Average Consultant Psychiatrist salary in the UK

As a consultant, you’ll know what it means to lead a team. To always strive for better. Join an established medical team at St Mary’s hospital as a Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist and make a real difference to men who have enduring mental health and neurocognitive problems from various forms of Acquired Brain injury. St Mary’s hospital has 67 beds spread across 4 main wards. There is one 17 bedded ward providing Neurorehabilitation services for men with acquired brain injury and mental health symptoms. Another 20 bedded unit is an acute psychiatric facility for men. The other 2 wards provide care to men in secure forensic services. This includes Adams ward (a medium secure ABI ward) and Dalston ward (a low secure ABI ward). As a Consultant Psychiatrist some of your key responsibilities will include management of complex cases, formulating care plans and treatments for individual needs of service users, and guiding on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness. The team consists currently of 3.5 consultants and 1.5 specialty doctors, and you will deliver clinical care to a dedicated caseload. You will be supported by a practice nurse and an enhanced GP service to meet patients’ physical healthcare needs. You will have support from a dedicated supervisor and a medical secretary team. As a valued staff member, you will have excellent CPD and professional development opportunities. You will work 22.5 hours a week, in a clinically rewarding environment and receive a highly competitive salary, along with a competitive pension scheme and a number of other benefits. Key Responsibilities of the Consultant Psychiatrist include: · Providing RC and consultant psychiatrist input to inpatients in a forensic facility or rehabilitation ward. · Option to work full time can be considered. · 1 w.t.e post holder will carry a caseload of 16 - 18 inpatients depending on the acuity of the service). SAS doctor cover is available for the acute service. · Participation in a low frequency second- on-call rota for the region · Assessing new referrals to ensure that the service meets the needs of those who are admitted. · Providing leadership to the clinical team and contributing to clinical governance and service development · Maintaining good relationships with external agencies such as community teams and commissioning bodies. · Contributing to the training and education To be successful in this role, you will need: · To hold MRCPsych or equivalent · CCT in general adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry or Psychiatry of LD. We will consider experienced candidates who are not on the specialist register but have AC status. . Interest in clinical Neuropsychiatry with higher qualifications and clinical training will be preferable. · Full GMC registration and to have had an appraisal within the 12 months. · Section 12 (2) approval and AC status · Experience of working within an MDT in providing care for patients with complex needs · To be innovative, motivated, and passionate · To have a good team ethos For more information, please contact Dr Tahib Abioye, Medical Director, email: ; t: . What you will get: · Competitive annual salary · £8,400 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. · Flexible working · Medical indemnity cover · Enhanced Maternity Package 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. · Voluntary benefits · There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. 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.

Full time, part time and flexible working options will be considered Suitable for an experienced Consultant or someone due to complete their CCT in the next 6 months. Please click apply or send email to for an informal discussion about the opportunities available: About the charity: St Andrew’s is a not for profit Charity - we have no shareholders and any surplus we make is ploughed straight back into our services. We are part of the Specialist Provider Collaboratives in the East and West Midlands and are a member of the East Midlands Alliance. Our services in Northampton, set in 150 plus acres of woodland greenery are spread across 5 Divisions – Medium Secure, Low Secure and Specialist Rehabilitation, Learning Disability and Autism, Neuropsychiatry and CAMHS. We have a number of unique specialist national services including our Acute / PICU Services, Deaf Forensic Service, Huntington’s Service, Secure Brain Injury Service, Older Adults Secure Services, Blended Women’s Service (one of 3 National Pilots) and a specialist inpatient DBT service. As a result we look for Consultant Psychiatrist who have an interest in any of the above areas and who have a CCT in General Adult, Forensic, Learning Disability or Old Age Psychiatry or will be gaining this in the next 6 months. Make a difference – for yourself and your patients! Why join St Andrew’s Opportunities to progress – Most of our senior medical managers started off as Consultants in the CharitySpeciality Doctor and Physical Healthcare team supportInfrequent non resident second on calls with 24 hour first on call coverWe sponsored some of our doctors to undertake MBA degreesThe chance to be part of a community of over 30 Consultants and 8 Clinical Directors on one site with a weekly multidisciplinary CPD and Grand Rounds programme that includes colleagues from the NHSOnly 10 per cent of our Consultant Psychiatrist roles are occupied by locums. Our posts fill up fastSupport in undertaking indemnified private practice and medicolegal work though our community partnershipsOpportunities for joint roles with the NHS in some areasTeaching Opportunities for medical students from Cambridge and Buckingham as well as TraineesOpportunities for research with our Research and Innovation TeamClass leading analytics and data monitoring with extensive integration with our Electronic RecordsElectronic Prescribing on all our wards.£1000 dedicated study allowanceLocated centrally in UK with great transport networks to London and the midlands whilst also having very good schools and great value for money properties. Other benefits: Pension, 32 days of Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off, free parking, sickness policy on par with the NHS, secretarial support and more The Role If you would like to be part of working with an innovative and dynamic team; be able to develop and deliver up to date treatments; and work in a supportive environment then this is the place for you! This will be a personally and professionally rewarding role. The post-holder will be able to undertake non-clinical activities of interest e.g. research, teaching, governance and management - in an innovative way, and influence the direction of services in order for them to attain the best outcomes for our patients. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team and oversee the management of patients with often complex needs. You will be able to promote innovation and improvement of services, with scope to develop your specialist interests and grow your remit and responsibilities. You will have an office and the support of an associate specialist as ward doctor and a full MDT including Clinical Administrators and Personal Assistants dedicated to your wards and service. We are looking for an individual who wants a role where they have the autonomy to make decisions that will help improve patient care and outcomes and has a passion about transforming care. Someone who wants to join an organisation and be a leader of a team who also shares this passion. International Medical Graduates We welcome applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK and you will be considered alongside all other applications. Please contact our recruitment team at if you would like more details on how we can support you. Interested? For further details please contact our Internal Recruitment Consultant, James Farrelly on

Job Advert: Consultant Psychiatrist Location: LondonPosition: Permanent Consultant PsychiatristHours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSalary: Up to £180,000 per annum, depending on experience About Us:We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team within a secure prison environment in London. Our facility is committed to providing high-quality mental health care to our patients, ensuring their well-being and rehabilitation. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and treatment plans for inmates.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated care.Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to their professional development.Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines, including the Mental Health Act.Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. Requirements: Must be on the GMC Specialist Register.Ideally, hold Section 12 approval.Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a forensic or secure setting.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure. What We Offer: Competitive salary up to £180,000, commensurate with experience.Opportunities for professional development and training.A supportive and collaborative working environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you!