Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - London

Job Title:  Consultant in Adult Psychiatry Grade:  Consultant Location:  London, Greater London Working Hours:  40 hours per week Rate:  Competitive — details to be discussed upon application We are seeking a dedicated and experienced  Consultant in Adult Psychiatry  to join our NHS client in  London, Greater London . This is a full-time position offering a dynamic opportunity to lead inpatient psychiatric services and contribute to high-quality mental health care in a vibrant urban setting. Key Responsibilities • Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric care for adult patients in an inpatient setting. • Act as an  Approved Clinician  under the Mental Health Act, with responsibilities including detention, treatment, and discharge planning. • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, formulate diagnoses, and develop evidence-based treatment plans. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, person-centred care. • Supervise and support junior medical staff and contribute to their training and development. • Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives. • Engage with families, carers, and external agencies to support holistic care and recovery. Qualifications & Experience • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise • Inclusion on the Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT) • MRCPsych or equivalent qualification • Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act (or eligibility to obtain) • Significant experience in inpatient adult psychiatry • Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills How to Apply If your experience aligns with this role, apply today! Our specialist team will be in touch to discuss your application in detail. Why Work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. We understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way. Thanks to our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere. Reasonable Adjustments If you consider yourself to have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please contact our team at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure you receive the appropriate support throughout the process and into your placement. Important Notice We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries on the Red or Amber list, as defined in the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England (based on the World Health Organization’s Workforce Support and Safeguard List).