Consultant Psychiatrist – Part Time

Company: Pulse Healthcare
Apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist – Part Time
Location: Essex
Job Description:

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

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary
  • 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

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Posted: March 19th, 2026