Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

JOB SUMMARY:As a Consultant Psychiatrist, some of your key responsibilities will include management of complex cases, formulating care plans and treatments for individual needs of service users, and guiding on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.TEAM and SUPPORT STRUCTURE:The team currently consists of 4.5 consultants.You will deliver clinical care to a dedicated caseload.Support will be provided by a practice nurse, an enhanced GP service (for patients’ physical healthcare needs), a dedicated supervisor, and a medical secretary team.Specialty doctor cover is available for the acute ward.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Providing RC (Responsible Clinician) and consultant psychiatrist input to inpatients in specialist rehabilitation services or acute psychiatric ward.Option to work full time or part time depending on your preference.One full-time equivalent (w.t.e) post holder will carry a caseload of 16-18 inpatients (depending on the acuity of the service). SAS doctor cover is available for the acute service.Participation in a low-frequency second-on-call rota for the region.Assessing new referrals to ensure that the service meets the needs of those who are admitted.Providing leadership to the clinical team and contributing to clinical governance and service development.Maintaining good relationships with external agencies such as community teams and commissioning bodies.Contributing to the training and education.QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:To hold MRCPsych or equivalent.CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) in general adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, psychiatry of LD (Learning Disabilities), or medical psychotherapy is .Experienced candidates who are not on the specialist register but have AC (Approved Clinician) status will be considered.Full GMC (General Medical Council) registration and to have had an appraisal within the last 12 months.Section 12 (2) approval and AC status.Experience of working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) in providing care for patients with complex needs.To be innovative, motivated, and passionate.To have a good team ethos.WORK SCHEDULE:You will work 37.5 hours a week.COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:Competitive annual salary.£8,400 car allowance.30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution.Life Assurance.Flexible working.Medical indemnity cover.Enhanced Maternity Package.Free meals while on duty.Employee Assistance Services.Career development and training.Wellbeing support and activities.Voluntary benefits.Range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers, and much more.BHW- CBREX27221Bounty Hunter ..... full job details .....