Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist

OverviewAre you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to contribute to the leadership and clinical expertise of highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary teams within an acute female 17-bed inpatient ward in Aylesbury? Do you have an interest in working with people with severe mental illness and complex emotional needs?

You will be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and on the Specialist Register or be within six months of attaining your Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or an equivalent approved indicator of training. If you are highly motivated and able to demonstrate adapting to the changing circumstances of modern mental healthcare, we look forward to your application!

What We Offer

£15,000 recruitment bonus

Relocation allowance* of up to £8,000

A supportive and integrated multidisciplinary environment

*Eligibility criteria apply

Main duties of the jobThere are extensive opportunities for teaching and training of medical students, postgraduate doctors, members of the multidisciplinary team and other service providers, and for appraising and mentoring consultant colleagues.

About usOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and peoples homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:

Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team . Our values are:

Caring, safe and excellent .

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Benefits

33 days annual leave per annum/pro-rata increasing to 35 days after seven years seniority

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development

NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)

Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team

Job descriptionJob responsibilities

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Person Specification

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for essential requirements and expectations. The post involves leadership, teaching, and collaborative working within a multidisciplinary framework, with shared leadership responsibilities alongside senior colleagues of other professions.

Person SpecificationExperience

Essential : Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in this specialty.

Experience of close collaborative work with social care and other agencies.

Desirable

Application of evidence based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group.

Other requirements

Essential : GMC registration (full); Mobility as required for the post with adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010; Good IT skills including typing; Driving licence transport and own transport; Meet specifications in GMC Guidance: Duties of doctor.

Desirable : Driving license with adjustments possible in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Qualifications

Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists Guidelines.

Approved Clinician (AC) status and Section 12 (MHA) approval are essential. Candidates who are in the process of gaining AC approval will be considered.

Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies.

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