Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability

Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability (ID)

Closing date: 01 May 2026

This joint post comprises a 0.4 WTE role as Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability and a 0.6 WTE role as Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult ADHD.

Main duties of the job

Provide psychiatric input to adults with learning disabilities aged 18+ living in Wirral. Serve as a key member of the Community Learning Disability team at the Millenium Centre, Wallasey.

Conduct assessments of complex cases and support development of multidisciplinary management plans across a variety of community locations.

Access adult Intellectual disability assessment and treatment beds at Eastways and Greenways units, and, where appropriate, Wirral General Psychiatry beds in liaison with consultant colleagues.

Work closely with community health teams, social services, provider services and statutory and voluntary agencies.

Qualifications

• MbChB, MBBS or equivalent
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
• A CCT in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability or within 6 months of completing a CCT
• Registered with the Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD or willing to apply for such
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Additional clinical or postgraduate qualification

Eligibility

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months
• Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Equal Opportunities and Support

Applicants representing any disability defined under the Equality Act 2010 must disclose this in order to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. The Trust also offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to eligible armed forces community applicants.

Applicants requiring special support during the interview and selection process should inform the team.

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