Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist Part -Time
4 Days Old
Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist (Part-Time)
This is a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist role at Arbury Court Hospital, part of the Elysium Healthcare group. The role involves providing care and treatment for adult women with a range of mental health issues, including forensic needs. Candidates must be a Consultant Psychiatrist on the specialist register for either forensic or general adult psychiatry, with the opportunity to work in a medium or low secure ward depending on preference.
Main duties
As a Part‑time Consultant Psychiatrist (2‑3 days/week), you will deliver care programmes, manage physical and mental health concerns, provide individualised approaches for admitted patients, and undertake psychiatric assessments for women referred to the unit. You will work effectively with patients and colleagues, drive multidisciplinary care, contribute to service development and governance, build positive relationships with external stakeholders, and provide oral and written evidence at First‑tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearings.
Job responsibilities
Work effectively with patients and colleagues to ensure the best care and treatment outcomes
Drive multidisciplinary care
Contribute to service development and governance processes (e.g., quality improvement work)
Build positive relationships with external stakeholders such as NHS England case managers
Undertake psychiatric assessments and determine appropriate levels of care
Provide oral and written evidence at First‑tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearings
Stay up to date with the latest developments by attending conferences, online courses, etc.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
To be on (or about to join) the GMC specialist register for either forensic or general adult psychiatry
Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and up to date with appraisals
What you will get
Competitive annual salary
£5,000 car allowance (pro rata)
30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and your birthday off
Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
Life assurance for added peace of mind
Enhanced maternity package
Free meals while on duty
Employee Assistance Services
Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
Well‑being support and activities to help you maintain a great work‑life balance
Other general benefits including retail discounts and car salary sacrifice scheme
Medical indemnity cover
Benefits & other advantages
There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers, and much more.
About your next employer
Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees. It operates a network of more than 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurology, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, with a global network spanning 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people worldwide.
Other information
Arbury Court is situated outside Warrington, just off the M62 and close to Liverpool, Manchester, and Chester. Excellent transport links make the hospital highly commutable from across the North West.
Second on‑call duties are included (currently 1 in 17 for full‑time consultants), and some wards have middle‑grade support. Opportunities exist for voluntary paid extra first‑on‑call locum shifts and time back in lieu for on‑call work.
When you work for Elysium Healthcare, you will have instant access to a large and supportive peer group of like‑minded professionals.
Contact
For more information, please contact Dr Martin Williams, Medical Director, Email: Martin.Williams2@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk; Phone: 01925 400600
Person Specification
Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, with GMC specialist register status for forensic or general adult psychiatry, Section 12 approval, Approved Clinician status, in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and up‑to‑date appraisals.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary Information
Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand that each person’s individual responsibility is to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
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- Location:
- England, United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- PartTime