Consultant Psychiatrist – Part Time in Widnes

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a specialist inpatient, rehabilitation and low secure service providing high-quality care for men and women with complex mental health needs. You’ll be working across a modern 72-bed centre consisting of acute, rehabilitation, ASD and low secure wards, delivering dedicated clinical leadership within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Salary: £160,000 – £175,000 DOE Position: Consultant Psychiatrist Hours: Full-time (0.6 WTE clinical caseload allocation) Setting: Inpatient, rehabilitation and low secure mental health service Location: Widnes, Northwest (near Liverpool, Manchester & Chester)

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Provide RC responsibilities and consultant psychiatric input to inpatient services
• Manage a caseload of 8–12 patients depending on ward need
• Participate in a low-frequency regional second-on-call rota
• Assess new referrals and support safe, appropriate admissions
• Lead MDT clinical practice and contribute to governance and service development
• Maintain strong relationships with community teams and commissioners
• Support training, supervision and education within the service

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:

• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent qualification
• CCT in General Adult, Forensic, LD Psychiatry or Psychotherapy desirable
• Full GMC registration and recent annual appraisal
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
• Experience supporting patients with complex needs in MDT settings

What benefits are on offer:

• Competitive salary plus car allowance
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday
• Up to 5 days study leave each year
• Free meals and onsite parking
• Pension contribution and life assurance
• Wellbeing support, 24/7 GP service and Wagestream
• Career development, training and CPD support

What can Athona offer you?

• Specialist healthcare recruitment support from experienced consultants
• Access to roles nationwide across NHS, private and charitable sectors
• Full assistance throughout the process, including negotiation and onboarding
• Relocation and international candidate support where required
• A committed team focused on your long-term career progression
• Post-placement support to ensure your new role continues to meet your goals

If you’re interested in this role or would like to explore similar opportunities, contact Lewis on 01277 245909 or email lewis.miller@athona.com