Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Teaching
Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching.
- Knowledge
Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant.
- Knowledge
Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation.
- Experience
Experience of assessing and treating patients in a inpatient setting.
- Experience
Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
- Experience
Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement
- Management
Evidence of management/leadership skills training.
- Eligibility
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Eligibility
Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of gaining CCT
- Eligibility
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Eligibility
Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
- Qualifications
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Clinical Skills
Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in Adults of working age and to deal with crisis situations.
- Personal Skills
To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Personal Skills
Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
- Personal Skills
Ability to appraise own performance as a Consultant.
- Personal Skills
Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff.
- Personal Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Research and Audit
Experience or involvement in a research project and publication.
- Research and Audit
Experience of carrying out an audit project.
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Teaching
Experience as an Educational Supervisor for trainees
- Knowledge
Knowledge of alternatives to inpatient admission care approaches
- Management
Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff
- Eligibility
CCT in General Adult Psychiatry
- Qualifications
Relevant Higher Degree e.g MD,PHD,Msc or other additional clinical qualifications
- Qualifications
MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Personal Skills
Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
Job overview
Lead, innovate and transform acute mental healthcare.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join Cherry Ward, AWP's modern 18-bed acute inpatient unit in Bristol.
Cherry Ward is a psychologically informed, recovery-focused service where multidisciplinary working, innovation and high-quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do. Supported by a Specialty Doctor and Core Trainee, you will provide clinical leadership for patients with complex mental health needs.
As Responsible Clinician, you will lead assessment, treatment and care planning, supervise the medical team, contribute to Mental Health Act processes and work closely with community and acute services to ensure seamless patient care and effective discharge planning.
You will join an experienced and enthusiastic team committed to continuous improvement, clinical excellence and achieving the best outcomes for patients and carers. Opportunities are available to contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical governance and specialist interests.
AWP offers excellent professional development, leadership support and a highly competitive NHS benefits package.
Based in vibrant Bristol, you'll enjoy an exceptional quality of life, excellent transport links and easy access to London, South Wales, Devon and Cornwall.
Leadership. Innovation. Recovery. Your next opportunity starts here.
Main duties of the job
Why Join Cherry Ward?
As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide clinical leadership within our 18-bed acute inpatient service, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex mental and physical health needs.
As Responsible Clinician, you will lead the care of detained patients, undertake regular ward reviews and support recovery-focused treatment planning. Working within a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will supervise junior medical staff, contribute to Mental Health Act processes, prepare Tribunal reports and provide specialist medico-legal expertise.
You will work closely with Intensive and Community teams to ensure seamless patient pathways, supporting timely discharge through effective CPA planning and robust aftercare arrangements. The role also includes providing senior medical support to the Section 136 Suite during daytime hours.
Cherry Ward is committed to clinical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. You will have opportunities to participate in Clinical Governance, audit and quality improvement projects while helping to shape the future of acute mental healthcare across the Trust.
Join a supportive and ambitious team committed to delivering outstanding care and improving outcomes for the people of Bristol.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant Psychiatrist - Bristol Inpatients - Cherry Ward with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust Partnership NHS Trust in Bath, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Sep 2026.
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