Consultant Psychiatrist - Part Time

pulse· Psychiatry
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📍 Essex

About this role

Consultant Psychiatrist 

Join a brand-new acute Mental Health service where you will play a central role in shaping care pathways and building the culture alongside the senior leadership team.

This role is ideal for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in inpatient settings, including working with patients under the Mental Health Act, and with an interest in supporting trauma-affected patients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assume Responsible Clinician (RC) duties for Dunnock View, supported by non-consultant grade doctors and the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist

  • Ensure patients admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely

  • Oversee medication management

  • Support clinical governance, including quality assurance, complaints management, and co-production

  • Deliver care in line with NICE guidance

  • Lead and manage CPA and ICR processes to ensure compliance with quality standards

  • Participate in the On Call Consultant rota

Requirements

  • Medically qualified (MRC Psych or equivalent)

  • Innovative and able to initiate corporate decisions

  • Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and mental health

  • Knowledge of change management, legislation, contemporary mental health issues, and purchaser/provider contractual issues

  • Previous Consultant experience

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary

  • £5,000 car allowance

  • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave

  • Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with employer contribution

  • Life Assurance

  • Enhanced maternity package

  • Free meals while on duty

  • Employee Assistance Services

  • Career development and training opportunities

  • Wellbeing support and activities

  • Voluntary benefits

  • Medical indemnity cover

Frequently Asked Questions

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This Consultant Psychiatrist - Part Time role at pulse is based in Essex. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Consultant Psychiatrist - Part Time at pulse belong to?
This Consultant Psychiatrist - Part Time position is part of the Psychiatry department at pulse. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Consultant Psychiatrist - Part Time job at pulse posted?
This Consultant Psychiatrist - Part Time position at pulse was posted on Nov 21, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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