Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist

Overview

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a committed Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Warrington, Cheshire area. You will be working for one of UK''s leading health care providers. This special hospital service provides care and treatment for adult women in medium, and low secure, and psychiatric intensive care (PICU) environments, who have Personality Disorder and Mental Health conditions.To be considered for this position you must hold a Full GMC RegistrationResponsibilities

As the Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieuFulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983)Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of patientsContributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategyContributing to in-house training programmes within the services and offering supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, particularly junior medical staffMaintaining CPD and re-validation requirements, as determined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists or other relevant statutory bodiesEssential skills and experience

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisionsHave essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental healthHave substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issuesHave previous Consultant experience in a management roleSalary and benefits

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an amazing salary of £154,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:£5,000 Car Allowance30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contributionLife AssuranceEnhanced Maternity PackageFree meals while on dutyEmployee Assistance ServicesCareer development and trainingWellbeing support and activitiesVoluntary benefitsMedical indemnity coverFlexibility to work in clinically led environmentsReference

Reference ID: 6818How to apply

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