Consultant psychiatrist Mulberry Ward, Macclesfield

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the established and high performing inpatient team on Mulberry Ward, Macclesfield This post is ideally suited to: A dual CCT holder in General Adult and Old Age Psychiatry, Consultant with a CCT in Old Age Psychiatry with knowledge with adult psychiatry, Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist with a strong interest in later life and complex presentations. Mulberry Ward operates as an ageless acute inpatient ward, supported by experienced consultant colleagues across General Adult and Older Adult Psychiatry. The post holder will work closely with another Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist, ensuring shared clinical decision making, peer support, and resilience within the medical workforce. Your voice will genuinely shape how the service grows, from clinical standards to care pathways to the culture we build together. We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist who is energised by change, motivated by high standards, and passionate about creating environments where patients and staff can thrive. Someone who values collaboration, leads with compassion, and wants to make a meaningful impact on the evolution of acute inpatient services

Provide comprehensive psychiatric care and act as Responsible Clinician (RC) for the patients within the ward- average of 13 patients Lead a multidisciplinary team that includes junior trainees, psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses and pharmacists. Ensure timely, evidence-based clinical decision-making and patient-centred care. Collaborate closely with the Home Treatment Team and Community Mental Health Teams to ensure continuity across the acute care pathway. Take shared responsibility with the Ward Manager for clinical governance, risk management, and service improvement on the ward. Contribute to the design and delivery of safer, modernised inpatient pathways Participate in incident reviews, audits and quality improvement initiatives. Provide teaching and supervision for medical trainees and multidisciplinary staff, fostering a positive learning culture. Join the East Locality Cheshire consultant on-call rota (1:13) and participate in cross-cover arrangements as needed.