Overview

We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for a General Adult Consultant working for a private Service based in Essex. This is a full‑time role, covering a 21‑bedded adult acute ward.

Salary: £154,000 per annum + £8.4k car allowance

Position: General Adult Consultant

Hours: Full time

Setting: 21‑bedded adult acute ward

Location: Essex, Clacton

Responsibilities

• Ensure that people admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely
• Medication management
• Quality assurance, complaints and co‑production
• Delivery of NICE guidance
• Lead and manage the CPA and ICR process to ensure full compliance with quality standards

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Free meals while on duty
• Employee Assistance Services
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover
• Flexibility to work in clinically led environment

Qualifications

• Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent
• Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions
• Have essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health
• Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues
• Have previous Consultant experience

What can Athona offer you?

Experts in the psychiatry sector offering a professional and supportive service

Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS and private sector, many exclusive to Athona

Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding

Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK

A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations

Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Frankie on 01277 286 033.