Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

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Job summary

Job summaryDo you want to work for an established service where your knowledge and skills will be valued and developed? Do you value being part of an established, friendly, and successful medical department with a track record of success and a high level of expertise? Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry, who is passionate about improving the lives of women with complex mental health needs? If so, join the team at Arbury Court hospital. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will provide care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues, responsible for delivering care programmes, managing physical and mental health concerns and providing individualised approaches to the care and treatment of people admitted to the hospital. Arbury Court are seeking a Full Time Consultant Psychiatrist, preferably on the Specialist Register for Forensic to run a medium or low secure ward depending on preference. Arbury Court is situated outside Warrington, just off the M62 and close to Liverpool, Manchester, and Chester.

Main duties of the job

This role involves working 37.5 hours a week to provide care and treatment for adult women with complex mental health needs at Arbury Court hospital. Responsibilities include delivering care programs, managing health concerns, and working collaboratively with patients and colleagues. The role includes second on-call duties and opportunities for voluntary paid extra first on call locum shifts. Candidates need full GMC registration, membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and to be on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry. The job offers a competitive salary, benefits like a 5000 car allowance, 30 days annual leave, life assurance, and free meals while on duty. Elysium Healthcare supports career development and offers comprehensive employee benefits.

Job responsibilities

  • Working effectively with patients and colleagues to ensure the best care and treatment outcomes
  • Driving multidisciplinary care
  • Contributing to service development and governance processes e.g. via quality improvement work
  • Building positive relationships with external stakeholders such as NHS England case managers
  • Undertaking psychiatric assessments for women referred to the unit to determine the appropriate level of care to be provided
  • Providing oral and written evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearings
  • Ensuring that you are up to date with the latest developments by attending conferences, online courses etc.

Qualifications

  • Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. To be on the GMC specialist register for either forensic or general adult psychiatry.
  • Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
  • Being in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and up to date with appraisals.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary
  • 5000 car allowance
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
  • A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
  • Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
  • Enhanced Maternity Packages so you can truly enjoy this special time.
  • Free meals while on duty
  • Employee Assistance Services
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
  • Wellbeing 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
  • There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.

Salary and benefits

Pay schemeOtherSalary

Depending on experience

Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

ContractPermanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number1531947757

Location

Elysium Healthcare Warrington WA2 8TR United Kingdom

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider with over 8,000 employees, offering a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. The company covers a range of care areas including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Children, and Education. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees. Committed to inclusive recruitment and safeguarding the welfare of service users, Elysium follows safer recruitment practices for all appointments. They are a Disability Confident employer, striving to offer accessible and supportive environments, ensuring all staff contribute to the safety and care of individuals.

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 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 it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal Registration. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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Posted: August 20th, 2026