Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Acute


Company:	Jarrodean Personnel Ltd
Salary:	£120,000 to £167,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	GY4 6UU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Applications are invited from Consultant Psychiatrists to join the Adult Acute Mental Health Services team based at the main Hospital site on the beautiful

Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

Guernsey has a population of 65,000 and benefits from a flat 20% tax rate, no VAT or Council tax. It has some of the British Isles finest and best-kept

beaches

, an especially mild and sunny

climate

, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter’s Port, the island’s capital.

You will work closely with; the Clinical Director, Associate Director Lead Consultant and Senior Service Manager to provide an effective clinical Acute Adult Mental Health service.

There are 5 Consultants (including this post) and 6 Associate Specialists in Adult Mental Health, and two Consultants in CAMHS.

This is a full-time post covering the adult acute inpatient ward, and providing 2 sessions in the community between the 3 on-island GP practice groups and the island of Alderney.

The role provides 10 PA's over four days with the option to work an additional two x PAs over five days.

The Ward is the islands only Adult Inpatient Ward with 14 single occupancy en-suite beds on the main ward, with 2 in extra care and 1 in high care, for those in need of a separate environment. There is also a seclusion room.

With an average occupancy of between 60-70% the Ward has a dedicated, experienced Associate Specialist, purely covering this ward.

This role includes 2nd on-call commitment, currently 1:6, supporting an Associate Specialist who is 1st on call. (consultant on-call is very minimal)

Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands with a population of 65,000 and has some of the British Isles finest and best-kept

beaches, an especially mild and sunny

climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter’s Port, the island’s capital.

Role Requirements:

- Full GMC registration on the Specialist register, or to be within six months of CCT

- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification

- Wide and recent experience of General Adult Psychiatry

- To carry out teaching, examination and accreditation duties and contribute to postgraduate and continuing education (including non-medical staff)

The benefits of working for the States of Guernsey in this post include:

– A minimum of 30 days annual leave, increasing with service

– 10 days of study leave and a study budget of £4,000 per annum

- Automatic CEAs

– Payment of MDU, GMC and RCPsych fees

– A higher-than-UK salary with low tax rates (20% top rate income tax, no VAT, council tax, capital gains or inheritance tax).

– Generous States of Guernsey pension scheme

– A relocation payment of £5,000*

– A generous four year private rental allowance to support the cost of private rental accommodation*

– A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.

*Full T&C in relocation directive

Jarrodean is a leading UK healthcare recruitment partner to the NHS, UK Independent Sector and States of Guernsey Health & Social Care.

As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of Doctor roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Medical Clinical Directors.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.

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