Job summary
Do you want to work for an established service where your knowledge and skills will be valued and developed? Do you value being part of an established, friendly, and successful medical department with a track record of success and a high level of expertise? Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry, who is passionate about improving the lives of women with complex mental health needs? If so, join the team at Arbury Court hospital. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will provide care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues, responsible for delivering care programmes, managing physical and mental health concerns and providing individualised approaches to the care and treatment of people admitted to the hospital. Arbury Court are seeking a Full Time Consultant Psychiatrist, preferably on the Specialist Register for Forensic to run a medium or low secure ward depending on preference.Main duties of the job
Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for Arbury Court Hospital, near Warrington, with a focus on caring for adult women with complex mental health needs. This full-time temporary role involves working 37.5 hours a week, providing care for a variety of mental health issues and involves responsibilities like delivering care programs, managing health concerns, and developing individual care approaches in a medium or low secure ward. Applicants should be on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry. The position includes second on-call duties and offers competitive annual salary, benefits like a £5000 car allowance, annual leave, pension plan, and opportunities for career development and training.Details
- Date posted: 02 November 2026
- Closing date: 30 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1570799861
- Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Warrington, WA2 8TR, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you want to work for an established service where your knowledge and skills will be valued and developed? Do you value being part of an established, friendly, and successful medical department with a track record of success and a high level of expertise?
Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry, who is passionate about improving the lives of women with complex mental health needs? If so, join the team at Arbury Court hospital.
Working 37.5 hours a week, you will provide care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues, responsible for delivering care programmes, managing physical and mental health concerns and providing individualised approaches to the care and treatment of people admitted to the hospital.
Arbury Court are seeking a Full Time Consultant Psychiatrist, preferably on the Specialist Register for Forensic to run a medium or low secure ward depending on preference.
Arbury Court is situated outside Warrington, just off the M62 and close to Liverpool, Manchester, and Chester. There are excellent transport links, making the hospital highly commutable from across the North West.When you work for Elysium Healthcare, you will have instant access to a large and supportive peer group of like-minded professionals to support you.
This role includes second on-call duties (currently 1 in 17 for full time consultants) and some wards have middle-grade support. There are also opportunities for voluntary paid extra first on call locum shifts, and time back in lieu for on-call work.
Your responsibilities:
- Working effectively with patients and colleagues to ensure the best care and treatment outcomes
- Driving multidisciplinary care
- Contributing to service development and governance processes e.g. via quality improvement work
- Building positive relationships with external stakeholders such as NHS England case managers
- Undertaking psychiatric assessments for women referred to the unit to determine the appropriate level of care to be provided
- Providing oral and written evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearings
- Ensuring that you are up to date with the latest developments by attending conferences, online courses etc.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- To be on (or about to join) the GMC specialist register for either forensic or general adult psychiatry
- Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
- To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and up to date with appraisals
What you will get:
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
- Competitive annual salary
- £5000 car allowance
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
- A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
- Voluntary benefits
- Medical indemnity cover
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
- Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
- Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
- Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
About your next employer
With more than 8,000 colleagues and over 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium Healthcare is one of the UK's leading independent providers of mental health, neurological, learning disability, autism, children and education services. As part of Ramsay Health Care, you'll join a global healthcare organisation with more than 86,000 employees across 10 countries, providing opportunities for collaboration, development and career growth.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and Royal College of Psychiatrists membership, on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry, Section 12 approval, Approved Clinician status, good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and up to date with appraisals are required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
Elysium Healthcare is a leading independent provider of mental health, neurological, learning disability, autism, and education services, operating across England and Wales. With more than 8,000 employees and over 80 services, Elysium healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network with over 86,000 employees across 10 countries, offering numerous opportunities for growth and collaboration. Elysium is committed to inclusive recruitment and safeguarding of service users, demonstrating its status as a Disability Confident employer and conducting DBS disclosures for all candidates.Employer details
- Employer name: Elysium Healthcare
- Address: Elysium Healthcare, Warrington, WA2 8TR, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/