Consultant psychiatrist Job at Remedium Partners (Greater London)

Consultant psychiatrist

Remedium Partners

Location:
United Kingdom , Greater London

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

109725.00 - 145478.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry to provide dedicated clinical leadership within a busy Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) service in Greater London. The post holder will deliver comprehensive, assessment-, treatment-, and recovery-focused care to acutely unwell patients, supporting early discharge and a seamless transition into community pathways. The role offers high-impact clinical leadership, strong multidisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities for service development, teaching, and quality improvement. This position is well-suited to consultants seeking a challenging and rewarding inpatient leadership role within a progressive mental health service.

Job Responsibility:

Provide sole consultant responsibility for patients admitted to the PICU
Deliver high-quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing care
Act as a Responsible Clinician (RC) for detained patients under the Mental Health Act
Lead care planning, risk management, and CPA processes
Ensure timely senior medical reviews and robust discharge planning in collaboration with community services
Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and communication with patients, carers, and partner services
Provide clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary team, promoting a collaborative, recovery-oriented ward culture
Drive quality improvement initiatives, service evaluation, and clinical governance activity
Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and performance targets
Work closely with ward leadership to manage patient flow, safety, and operational performance
Contribute actively to postgraduate teaching programmes, journal clubs, and case presentations
Provide teaching and supervision for medical students, trainees, and multidisciplinary colleagues
Participate in educational supervision (training supported where required)
Engage in research and service evaluation projects aligned with service priorities
Liaise closely with community mental health teams, crisis services, and inpatient colleagues to ensure coordinated care pathways and timely discharge
Support integrated working across acute and community mental health services

Requirements:

Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
Complete registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT)
Approved Clinician (AC) status (or ability to achieve within 3 months)
Section 12(2) approval (or ability to achieve within 3 months)
Minimum 1 year of NHS experience
Strong experience managing acute psychiatric presentations in inpatient or PICU environments
Excellent clinical skills using a biopsychosocial model of care
Ability to manage clinical complexity and high-risk situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
Ability to fulfil statutory duties under the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
Strong leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills
Commitment to quality improvement, governance, and patient safety
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multi-agency settings
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice

Nice to have:

MRCPsych or equivalent
Higher degree in medical education, research, or management
Additional clinical qualifications
Broad specialist and sub-specialist experience within NHS or equivalent services

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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