Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - Devizes

Job Title: Consultant in Adult Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Location: Devizes, Wiltshire Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive — details to be discussed upon application We are seeking a highly experienced and committed Consultant in Adult Psychiatry to join our NHS client in Devizes, Wiltshire. This full-time role involves providing expert psychiatric care to adults with complex mental health needs, with responsibilities under the Mental Health Act as a Section 12 Approved Clinician. Key Responsibilities • Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric care for adults with a range of mental health conditions. • Act as an Approved Clinician and hold Section 12 approval , undertaking responsibilities related to detention, treatment, and discharge planning under the Mental Health Act. • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, psychology, social care, and primary care professionals. • Supervise and support junior medical staff and trainees. • Participate in service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives. • Engage with families, carers, and external agencies to ensure holistic, person-centred care. 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 • Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility to obtain) • Extensive experience in adult psychiatry and multidisciplinary team working • Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills How to Apply If your expertise aligns with this role, apply today! Our specialist team will be in touch to discuss your application in detail. Already registered with Pulse? Refer a friend and earn £300 per recommendation once they have completed over 200 hours of work*. 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. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to your needs. You’re more than a resource — you’re a valued professional. 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. 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).