Consultant Psychiatrist - Rehabilitation Psychiatry
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Cambridgeshire, UK |
| Area | Cambridgeshire, England |
| Sector | Mental Health - Psychiatry |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Mental Health |
| Telephone | 01992 245330 |
| Job Ref | PERM5 |
| Job Views | 9 |
- Description
Consultant Psychiatrist - Rehabilitation Psychiatry
Location: Cambridgeshire
Job Type: Permanent Position
Sector: Private HealthcareStaff Partners Mental Health is currently recruiting for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation Psychiatry to join a well-established specialist neurological and rehabilitation service in the Cambridgeshire area.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in acquired brain injury, neurodegenerative disorders, and complex mental health presentations to join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and rehabilitation outcomes.
The Role
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:
• Provide expert psychiatric care to individuals with acquired brain injuries, neurodegenerative conditions, and complex mental and physical health needs
• Lead clinical decision-making and oversee treatment planning for patients within a specialist rehabilitation setting
• Conduct assessments of referrals and contribute to admission decisions
• Attend Care and Treatment Reviews, Mental Health Review Tribunals, and Managers' Hearings
• Chair multidisciplinary team meetings and support the Care Programme Approach process
• Work collaboratively with external stakeholders to facilitate successful community reintegration and discharge planning
• Ensure the effective administration of the Mental Health Act and adherence to clinical governance standards
• Contribute to audits, service development initiatives, and quality improvement projects
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and training to junior medical staff and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Participate in the consultant on-call rota alongside a supportive team of experienced psychiatristsRequirements
• Fully qualified medical practitioner with MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
• Strong experience working within rehabilitation, neuropsychiatry, acquired brain injury, or complex mental health services
• Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive service improvements
• Sound knowledge of mental health legislation, clinical governance, and current psychiatric practice
• Previous Consultant experience is desirable
• Previous management or leadership experience is advantageousBenefits
• Competitive Annual Salary
• £5,000 Car Allowance
• Up to £8,000 Relocation Package
• 30 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays and Birthday Off
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Medical Indemnity Cover
• Free Meals While on Duty
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive CPD and Career Development Opportunities
• Access to Wellbeing Support Services
• Retail Discounts and Additional Employee BenefitsWhy Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to work within a specialist rehabilitation service that supports patients with highly complex needs, while benefiting from a strong peer network, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to service innovation and research.
If you are looking for a rewarding Consultant position where you can make a meaningful difference while advancing your career, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact our Mental Health team:
Telephone: 01992 245330
Email: chelsea.eden@staffpartners.co.ukStaff Partners Mental Health – Connecting exceptional clinicians with outstanding opportunities.

