Interim Consultant Psychiatrist
BBBH33193_1751892958
Posted: 07/07/2025
- £100 - £140 per hour
- North Yorkshire
- Temporary
Interim Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Rate: Negotiable
Location: York
Spencer Clarke Group is seeking an experienced Interim Consultant Neuropsychiatrist to join a specialist rehabilitation service supporting individuals with complex neuropsychiatric needs. This is a flexible locum opportunity with a negotiable rate, ideal for a Consultant looking to make a meaningful impact within an innovative multi-disciplinary setting.
The Role
You will take a senior clinical leadership role in a specialist hospital providing care and rehabilitation for individuals with acquired brain injury and related conditions. The service operates within a recovery-oriented, bio-psycho-social framework - focusing on helping people build coping strategies, adjust to life after brain injury, and achieve their personal goals.
As Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, you will:
- Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act, overseeing psychiatric care and treatment plans.
- Lead on stabilisation and complex case management, including rationalising medication regimens and managing challenging or unstable presentations.
- Guide and support a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, ensuring integration of psychiatric input within the neurobehavioural rehabilitation model.
- Provide specialist advice on neuropsychiatric care pathways, service delivery, and best practice.
- Oversee clinical governance activities, including audits, risk assessments, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Foster positive relationships with families, carers, external agencies, and partner services.
- Support training and professional development of staff, contributing to a culture of learning and excellence.
About You
- GMC registered with a licence to practise and included on the GMC Specialist Register (Psychiatry).
- Section 12 approved and holds Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act.
- Experienced in neuropsychiatry, brain injury rehabilitation, or complex mental health care.
- A strong clinical leader, with the ability to inspire and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
- Committed to compassionate, person-centred care, and able to manage complexity and uncertainty.
- Skilled in communication, with a collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.
Reach out to Natalie today to explore how she can support your next career move.
Email: | Phone: 01772 954200
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Natalie Boaler
Managing Consultant