Medical Lead Consultant Psychiatrist

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.