Hey, hello, hi, now then.
We’re Self Space.
Founded in 2017, Self Space was launched to help address a growing need for accessible and contemporary mental health support. As we grow, we continue to deliver on our mission to transform and modernise mental health culture by supporting individuals and companies to reach their full potential and we are looking for brilliant talented people to grow with us. As we expand our clinical offering, we are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to bring specialist expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for individuals experiencing a range of mental health challenges.
Our Values matter a lot to us:
- We keep clients at the heart of what we do
- We’re radically compassionate
- We say what needs to be said
- We’re compassionately disruptive
- We take care of ourselves seriously
- We take responsibility
- We feedback generously
Intro and role overview
We’re looking for a GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist with a licence to practise and a strong freelance consultancy background, ready to bring their clinical depth and fresh energy to our expanding team at Self Space. The ideal candidate will bring experience and expertise in adult mental health including neurodiversity, or complex trauma, and have a deep understanding of nuanced and intersectional presentations. You approach care with rigour, humanity, and a sharp clinical lens—while also recognising that therapy can (and should) be accessible, stigma-free, and genuinely engaging.You embody a people-centered, warm yet professional approach that reflects the values that we live and breathe. As our Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a crucial role in assessing and formulating diagnoses for clients, guiding their treatment plans, and working closely with our therapists and wider clinical team. If this sounds like you – we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health conditions, considering biopsychosocial factors.
- Provide clear, evidence-based diagnostic formulations and treatment recommendations.
- Offer psychiatric consultations to therapists, supporting them in their work with complex cases.
- Prescribe medication when clinically indicated, ensuring safe and ethical practice.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists, clinical leads to ensure the best treatment
- Maintain high standards of clinical documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
- Participate in clinical governance, supervision, and CPD activities to uphold best practices.
- Provide medical reviews, treatment planning and referral reports within the self space pathway
- Contribute to our Clinical business strategy – profit models, innovation where needed
- Create corporate mental health packages and Psychiatric consultations towards our B2B revenue
We will prioritise candidates with:
- Full GMC registration & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
- Registration on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
- Experience & knowledge in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
- Expert communication skills- who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
- Acute inpatient and outpatient experience
- At least 5 years relevant experience
Bonus Points For:
- Specialist training in the treatment of ADHD and OCD
- Working weekends
- Confidence in representing Self Space in other areas of its work (writing, presenting and delivering workshops, groups and talks)
- A rich lived experience
- A deep understanding of our brand, mental maintenance and preventative approaches to mental health, not just reactive.
- Psychosexual training and experience
- LGBTIQA+ experience
Benefits and Opportunities for you at Self Space:
We are not a faceless, tech-driven organisation or a directory. We are a therapist-founded and therapist-led service that exists to improve the lives of others, challenge the status quo and do brilliant work. We are a community of therapists who support each other.
At Self Space, you’ll be part of a real values driven community of clinicians and alongside a rich and varied caseload, you’ll get access to:
- Professional financial planning services from Bippit
- Peer support groups and skill-sharing sessions with the best in the industry
- Regular CPD and opportunities for development with some of the UK’s leading specialists
- Progression opportunities to clinical lead roles, PAYE and workshop delivery
- Self Space Pals (1:1 peer support)
- Social events (always, always good grub)
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Self Space, we don’t just welcome differences — we celebrate it, we support it, and we are grateful for it because it enriches the work we do and the support we offer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are dedicated to building an inclusive, affirmative and diverse team.
We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented within the field of Psychotherapy in the UK, including LGBTQIA+ and global majority communities.
If you feel you are able to meet the criteria above, have a passion for providing high quality care and are able to ideally commit to 2 shifts(am or pm) in one of our London locations then please apply now by following the link below.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.