Consultant Psychiatrist

Responsibilities

• You will join a compassionate team committed to resident wellbeing. The service takes a personalised, therapeutic approach, using evidence-based interventions to support individuals in achieving a healthier and more fulfilling future.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including participating in multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews, and contributing to the development of a therapeutic environment.
• Acting as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Overseeing referrals and admissions, including contributing to pre-admission assessments.
• Providing a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team regarding assessment, formulation, and treatment.
• Supporting staff in the assessment and implementation of individual care plans and undertaking routine clinical tasks to promote dignity, wellbeing, and effective treatment.
• Further details can be found in the job description.
• What you'll bring to the role
• The work is highly rewarding, though often challenging, and requires resilience as well as empathy.
• The ideal candidate will:
• Hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent in Psychiatry.
• Be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Have substantial experience managing complex mental health presentations in NHS or equivalent settings.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Possess a thorough understanding of relevant guidelines, legislation, and standards (e.g., NICE, Mental Health Act).
• Be skilled in psychopharmacology, risk assessment, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Have experience contributing to clinical audits, service development, and training.
• Informal enquiries can be made via the recruitment team.
• What we will give you in return
• You will be supported to develop and thrive through regular career conversations, training, and clear pathways into leadership and senior clinical roles.
• Benefits include:
• Free on-site parking
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An additional day's leave on your birthday
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefit options (including gym membership, technology schemes, and healthcare cash plan)
• Access to a wide range of development opportunities
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications via an Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership and management development programmes
• Long service awards
• Refer-a-friend bonuses

Benefits

Additional Information

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join a new nurse-led residential service supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. This is a unique chance to help shape and deliver an innovative service from the ground up. This is a part-time role of 15 hours per week.

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