Medical Lead Consultant Psychiatrist

Location Exeter
Discipline: Recruitment Outsourcing
Salary: £Up to £155000 per annum + £8,400 Car Allowance
Contact name: MediTalent Ltd

Job ref: BBBH3108_1728379663
Published: about 1 month ago

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.