Medical Lead Consultant Psychiatrist
Position: Medical Lead Consultant Psychiatrist
Salary: £155,000 Per Annum + £8,400 Car Allowance
Contract: Full time - Permanent
Location: Exeter
Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking for a new leadership challenge? This senior role offers the chance to drive meaningful change and make a significant impact on mental health care across the South-west.
We are seeking a Medical Lead to oversee our acute and locked rehabilitation mental health services, which span three key sites in the region. This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic clinical leadership, shaping governance and service delivery across multiple locations. You will manage a team of psychiatrists and collaborate closely with Associate Specialists and a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of care are met. In addition to your leadership role, you will maintain a clinical caseload.
What We Offer:
- A fulfilling full-time role (37.5 hours/week) with a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities to support your career growth.
- A comprehensive pension scheme and benefits that promote a healthy work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead clinical governance and provide strategic leadership across the group.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives across the services.
- Oversee medical management, including the recruitment, supervision, and development of psychiatrists.
- Serve as the Responsible Clinician for inpatient services and maintain a clinical caseload.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to deliver high-quality care.
- Participate in policy development and contribute to clinical governance meetings.
- Provide second-tier on-call support and cover for colleagues when needed.
Qualifications and Experience:
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
- MRCPsych or equivalent, recognized by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Section 12(2) approval to work in England and Approved Clinician status.
- Experience in medical leadership is desirable.
Benefits Package:
- £155,000 salary + £8,400 car allowance.
- 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and your birthday off!
- Ongoing career development and training opportunities.
- Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with employer contributions.
- Life Assurance and enhanced maternity & paternity packages.
- Wellbeing support programs and work-life balance initiatives.
- Voluntary benefits, including medical indemnity cover.
How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV or contact Tom Fitch directly on 07747 037168 for further information.
Please Note: Due to our client's requirements, UK-based experience is essential for this role.
Referral Program:
Know someone who might be interested? We offer generous high street vouchers for successful referrals of Nurses, Consultants, and Allied Health Professionals.
