Consultant Psychiatrist Learning Disability Inpatient Services 11 PAs

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare’s ‘Outstanding’ Learning Disability Service is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join Campion Ward, our 9-bed LD inpatient unit at Prospect Park Hospital.

This 11 PA post includes the opportunity for up to 2 PAs to be dedicated to a special interest, whether that’s in research, leadership, QI or service development. And whilst a visible presence on the ward is important, there’s also flexibility for hybrid working.

This complex and rewarding role is at the heart of a compassionate and forward-thinking service. You’ll work closely with an experienced MDT, with our Community and Intensive Support Teams, partner agencies and families to provide excellent care for people with a learning disability and significant mental health or behavioural needs. You’ll enjoy challenge and will benefit from a strong peer network of LD consultants, the wider medical team and our leadership team.

Berkshire Healthcare and the inpatient Learning Disability service are rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC and consistently score highly for staff engagement. Our LD team have exceptionally high survey scores including compassionate leadership, staff development, flexible working, and staff wellbeing.

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, well-connected team, with opportunities to develop your interests and contribute to our evolving LD inpatient pathway.

Main duties of the job

As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

• Hold consultant responsibility for diagnosis, management and treatment of allocated inpatients.
• Provide medical leadership to the inpatient service, working closely with the Ward Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist and wider multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise and support other medical staff, ensuring high standards of care and effective teamwork.
• Act as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act for allocated patients.
• Arrange cross cover with other Consultants in the Learning Disability Service, as agreed with the Associate Director and Medical Lead.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and CPD activities.
• Participate in the Community Mental Health Framework and support the transition of patients between inpatient and community settings.
• Maintain clear communication with families, carers, GPs, social care, and partner agencies.
• Ensure accurate documentation, risk assessment and capacity evaluations in line with Trust and CQC standards.
• Lead the team in maintaining AIMS accreditation and compliance with CQC requirements.
• Provide expert liaison, reports and evidence for external bodies such as the Court of Protection, Home Office, and safeguarding authorities when required.

Applications will be processed as received; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as adverts may close early.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Has worked in a senior non-consultant level post in acute adult psychiatry, within an inpatient and/or community setting
• Ability to undertake full range of consultant responsibilities

Desirable

• Application of evidence-based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group
• Development of services within inpatient settings

Closing Date: 31 July 2026