Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist

Scienceabode; Exeter; On-site; GBP 140,000 - GBP 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a Senior Inpatient Consultant to join their experienced medical team. This role involves leading clinical decision-making and formulating treatment plans within a structured acute service. The position offers a competitive salary of £140,000–£160,000, alongside a £5,000 car allowance and a retention bonus of £10,000. Join a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence and collaborative care in mental health.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free meals while on duty

Career development opportunities

Enhanced maternity package

Employee Assistance Services

Qualifications

• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in acute inpatient psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical decision-making and risk management as Responsible Clinician.
• Formulate and oversee evidence-based treatment plans.
• Convene and contribute to MDT meetings and ward rounds.

Skills

Acute inpatient psychiatry

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

GMC registration with licence to practise

MRCPsych (or equivalent)

CCT/CESR in General Adult Psychiatry

Job description

Senior inpatient consultant role within a structured acute service with peer support and service development focus. Pinhoe View is a well‑established 36‑bed acute inpatient unit caring for men and women with enduring mental health conditions. You’ll join an experienced medical team alongside another Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Specialists, embedded within a strong multidisciplinary environment including nursing, occupational therapy, psychology and social work. This post offers genuine clinical responsibility and the opportunity to shape service direction and quality alongside senior leadership.

Package & Benefits

• £140,000–£160,000 per annum.
• £5,000 car allowance.
• £10,000 retention bonus.
• Competitive relocation bonus.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with employer contribution.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced maternity package.
• Free meals while on duty.
• Employee Assistance Services and wellbeing support.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Medical indemnity cover.

About the Service

Pinhoe View provides specialist acute care across male and female wards, supporting patients admitted either informally or under the Mental Health Act. The service emphasises safe, evidence‑based practice and collaborative clinical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Clinician for allocated ward(s), leading clinical decision‑making and risk management.
• Formulate and oversee evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Convene and contribute to MDT meetings, ward rounds and CPA reviews.
• Partner with external agencies, advocates and community services to ensure continuity of care.
• Support service improvement initiatives, clinical governance and audit activity.

About You

• GMC registration with licence to practise and MRCPsych (or equivalent).
• CCT/CESR in General Adult Psychiatry desirable; candidates with extensive relevant experience will be considered.
• Section 122) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Demonstrable experience in acute inpatient psychiatry and multidisciplinary leadership.

For a confidential discussion about this role — even without an up‑to‑date CV — contact Leaders in Care.

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