Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Inpatients, Beechwood Ward
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 10PA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2TE |
| Company: | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7797053/444-MED-0011-MH |
Summary
A Vacancy at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust.
Join us as a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Inpatients, Beechwood Ward. This is a replacement post following retirement. Beechwood ward is an adult male inpatient treatment ward
This role involves the management of complex cases, assessing diagnostic uncertainty and instituting management plans and is supported by a full MDT.
It will require assessment of referrals/admissions with liaison with the forensic mental health team as well as creating care plans and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
There are endless opportunities for your career here. As a Trust we are leading national studies on trauma and psychosis, and our growing research partnerships with local universities means plenty of opportunities to get involved in research. You’ll also inspire the next generation of psychiatrists through supervision of career grade and resident doctors, with opportunities to get involved in teaching.
Applications are welcome from both experienced and new consultants, and we can offer relocation packages.
Main duties of the role are as follows:
• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to resident doctors as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
• To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively.
• To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
• To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
• The post holder will be expected to have Approved Clinician Status, or be eligible to apply for approval, and will be expected to maintain this in order to act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the MHA.
• To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support groups
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
For more information on this role please see the attached supporting information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Mar 2026
Join us as a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Inpatients, Beechwood Ward. This is a replacement post following retirement. Beechwood ward is an adult male inpatient treatment ward
This role involves the management of complex cases, assessing diagnostic uncertainty and instituting management plans and is supported by a full MDT.
It will require assessment of referrals/admissions with liaison with the forensic mental health team as well as creating care plans and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
There are endless opportunities for your career here. As a Trust we are leading national studies on trauma and psychosis, and our growing research partnerships with local universities means plenty of opportunities to get involved in research. You’ll also inspire the next generation of psychiatrists through supervision of career grade and resident doctors, with opportunities to get involved in teaching.
Applications are welcome from both experienced and new consultants, and we can offer relocation packages.
Main duties of the role are as follows:
• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to resident doctors as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
• To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively.
• To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
• To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
• The post holder will be expected to have Approved Clinician Status, or be eligible to apply for approval, and will be expected to maintain this in order to act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the MHA.
• To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support groups
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
For more information on this role please see the attached supporting information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Mar 2026