Adult Psychiatry Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Swansea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Adult Psychiatry Consultant to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will conduct ADHD assessments, provide diagnoses, and develop comprehensive care plans to enhance patient outcomes. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals. The organization is committed to supporting your professional development with access to numerous resources and opportunities for growth. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care and mentoring others, this role is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Access to The Support Hub

First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated placement officer

Free CPD courses

Career support with Medacs Academy

Hundreds of new shifts available

Long-term jobs and short shifts available

Revalidation support

24/7/365 support

Qualifications

• Must have MBChB or equivalent and be on GMC's Specialist Register.
• Recent NHS experience required within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ADHD assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and support fellow healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding treatment options.

Skills

ADHD assessments

Patient communication

Therapy delivery

Care plan formulation

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Education

MBChB or equivalent

CCT or CESR

Inclusion on GMC's Specialist Register

Job description

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The role will involve completing ADHD assessments and providing diagnoses, ensuring patients are assessed appropriately and a clear care plan is outlined in their notes following diagnosis (e.g., whether they wish to commence medication or not).

Benefits

• Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and wellbeing and enable you to deliver outstanding care
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• Competitive pay rates
• A dedicated placement officer
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day
• Long-term jobs and short shifts available
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 support - we're here when you need us

Development and Opportunities

As a Consultant, you will be dedicated to imparting complex knowledge and championing skill enhancement throughout the hospital. Leading by example, you will encourage uptake of the wide range of development and support packages available, supporting and mentoring your fellow healthcare professionals in their continuous professional development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As an Adult Psychiatry Consultant with Cefn Coed Hospital Adult & Old Age, you will:

• Carry out new referral assessments, deliver therapy or refer to psychology colleagues for relevant interventions, or follow up patients for medication reviews.
• Formulate care and treatment plans, prescribe various types of treatments, and provide guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
• Support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain diagnoses and treatment options using various methods to ensure practical understanding.
• Communicate with patients and the wider multidisciplinary team on shared patient decision-making.
• Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and prioritize patient requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• Recognize, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks, such as keeping records of test results, writing prescriptions, providing information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans.
• Help teach and train junior doctors, medical students, and other multidisciplinary team members.

Qualifications, Licenses, and Certifications

• MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) or equivalent.
• Hold CCT or CESR at the time of interview or in an established training program and within six months of CCT.
• Inclusion on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT or CESR (CP) at interview.
• Six months recent NHS experience within the last three years.

If you are seeking a consultancy role within a Trust committed to excellence, apply today and become a vital part of their renowned psychiatry services.