Consultant GA Psych Community

Locum People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Leeds is seeking a General Adult Consultant to join their Psychiatry department on a long-term basis. This role involves assessing and reviewing patients, supervising junior doctors, and ensuring immediate availability for urgent patient needs. Candidates must hold Section 12 and AC status. The position operates Monday to Friday from 9 to 5 and has a contract period starting ASAP for up to 3 months, with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Must have Section 12 & AC status.
• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry is essential.
• Ability to supervise junior doctors and manage caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Assess and review patients as part of the MDT.
• Supervise SAS Dr and manage caseload.
• Be available to see patients urgently when needed.

Skills

General Adult Psychiatry

Teamwork

Mental Health Act Knowledge

Education

Section 12 & AC status

Job description

The Psychiatry department in one of our Mental Health Hospitals in Leeds require a General Adult Consultant on a long-term basis within the community.

Cons General Adult Psychiatry CMHT
Mon – Fri / 9 to 5
ASAP – 3 months with a view to extend
Section 12 & AC status required

A Consultant Psychiatrist is required to cover a period till recruitment of a new postholder to the vacancy arising due to retirement of a substantive Consultant in the North East CMHT in Leeds. This role will be to work as part of the MDT assessing and reviewing patients, supervising SAS Dr, reviewing and prescribing for the current postholders’ caseload. Mental Health Act work is part of this role and need to be available and accessible to see patients urgently if needed. There are a small number of patients on the CTO also to manage.

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