Consultant Psychiatrist - Bristol Inpatients - Cherry Ward

Job summary

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.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

Please note that Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is not currently a sponsor under the GMC Sponsorship Scheme.

As a result, we regret to inform you that we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require GMC sponsorship

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

342-RVN134-BNSSG-DH

Job locations

Callington Road Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom