Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - London

Job Title: Adult Psychiatrist
Grade: Consultant
Location: London
Working Hours: 40 hours
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant in Adult Psychiatry to join a leading healthcare provider in London. This is a short-term contract position with an immediate start. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality psychiatric care to male patients in a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting.

What will your responsibilities be?

The successful candidate will lead clinical care for patients in Coral Ward, ensuring safety and high-quality outcomes. Responsibilities include providing Responsible Clinician input, overseeing physical health care, and collaborating with community teams and external partners. The role involves supervising and mentoring trainees, supporting ongoing learning, driving quality improvement, and contributing to efficient clinical operations. Key duties include medical input, consultation, clinical leadership, and overall clinical responsibility for patients. In addition, the Consultant will attend Mental Health Tribunals, oversee physical health care, liaise with community and prison mental health teams, and facilitate early discharge of patients. They will also ensure effective communication with General Practitioners, supervise medical staff, support Serious Incident investigations, and participate in Quality Improvement Projects and relevant meetings.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• You must have a full GMC licence to practice
• Section 12
• Approved Clinician
• Previous experience in similar role

How to apply?

If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*.

Why work with Pulse?

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Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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