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Posted 20 July, 2026

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Acute (Male Ward)

Athona Ltd
Stockport, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a male acute inpatient service within a well‑resourced hospital environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with patients experiencing acute mental health crises, providing rapid assessment, stabilisation, and recovery‑focused interventions.

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Salary: £172,000
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Acute
Hours: Full Time – 1 day WFH
Setting: 12‑bed male acute inpatient ward
Location: Stockport

Responsibilities\n
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  • Lead clinical care for patients in an acute inpatient setting
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  • Act as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act
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  • Conduct ward rounds and multidisciplinary reviews
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  • Develop and oversee acute treatment plans
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  • Support safe admissions and discharge planning
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  • Provide risk assessments and crisis management
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  • Contribute to service development and governance
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Qualifications\n
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  • GMC registration with licence to practise
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  • Ideally CCT – may consider equivalent consultant experience
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  • Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status preferred
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  • Experience in inpatient or complex mental health settings
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Benefits\n
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  • Free onsite parking
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  • Birthday leave entitlement
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  • Enhanced maternity pay
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  • Contributory pension scheme
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  • Flexible benefits and discounts
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  • Career development opportunities
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  • Leadership training programmes
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