Consultant Psychiatrist - Part Time
Pulse Healthcare
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Description
Location: Gateway Recovery Centre
Sponsorship: Not available
Introduction
Join the team at Gateway Recovery Centre as a Consultant Psychiatrist, providing specialist care for men and women in inpatient, rehabilitation, and low secure settings.
Located in Widnes, the centre offers convenient access to Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, and the wider Northwest, with excellent transport links for easy commuting.
Gateway Recovery Centre comprises 72 beds across 6 wards, including:
Women’s service: 1 acute ward and 2 level-2 rehabilitation wards for individuals with high support needs
Men’s service:
Specialist rehabilitation for men with ASD (Cedar Ward)
Low secure unit (Dove Ward)
Rehabilitation ward for older men with complex mental and physical health needs (Ash Ward)
You’ll join an established medical team of 4.5 Consultants, supported by a Practice Nurse, enhanced GP cover, a dedicated supervisor, medical secretarial support, and Specialty Doctor input for the acute ward.
You’ll also benefit from excellent CPD opportunities and a large peer group of experienced consultants across various subspecialties.
Key Responsibilities
Provide RC and Consultant Psychiatrist input to inpatients
Manage a caseload of 8–12 patients (0.5 WTE), depending on service needs
Participate in a low-frequency, second-on-call rota for the region
Assess new referrals to ensure suitability and clinical appropriateness
Offer clinical leadership and support ongoing governance and service development
Build strong relationships with external agencies, including community teams and commissioning bodies
Contribute to staff training, education, and development
About You
To be successful, you will need:
MRCPsych or equivalent
CCT in General Adult Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry of Learning Disabilities, or Medical Psychotherapy (preferred)
Experienced clinicians without CCT but with Approved Clinician (AC) status are also considered
Full GMC registration and a completed appraisal within the last 12 months
Section 12(2) approval and AC status
Experience working within an MDT, supporting individuals with complex needs
A motivated, innovative, and compassionate approach
Strong team ethos and excellent communication skills
About this role
Pulse Healthcare is seeking a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join Gateway Recovery Centre in Widnes, a 72-bed inpatient facility serving the Northwest. You would work within an established medical team of 4.5 consultants, managing a caseload of 8–12 patients across inpatient, rehabilitation, and low secure settings. The role involves assessing new referrals, providing clinical leadership, participating in a low-frequency second-on-call rota, and building relationships with external agencies and commissioning bodies.
This position suits experienced psychiatrists with MRCPsych or equivalent CCT in General Adult Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry of Learning Disabilities, or Medical Psychotherapy. Candidates with AC status but without full CCT are also considered. You'll need full GMC registration, current Section 12(2) approval, a recent appraisal, and demonstrable experience working in multidisciplinary teams with complex patient populations. The centre offers strong peer support, dedicated administrative and supervisory backing, and excellent CPD opportunities, making it a good fit for clinicians seeking a collaborative environment with manageable part-time hours and convenient access to major regional transport links.
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