Consultant in Adult Psychiatry – Devon

Pulse Healthcare; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Consultant in Adult Psychiatry for a locum, full-time post based in Exeter, Devon, working within an NHS CMHT. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care and risk-managed treatment plans on a short-term contract, with immediate start possible.

Responsibilities include conducting adult psychiatric assessments, formulating individualized care plans, and ensuring high-quality, compassionate patient care with crisis

Qualifications

• Full GMC license to practice is required.
• Section 12 Approval is required.
• Experience in a Consultant role within Adult Psychiatry CMHT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments of adults.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.
• Oversee treatment plans, including medication management and crisis interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Contribute to risk assessments and management strategies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team leadership

Crisis intervention

Education

GMC license to practice

Section 12 Approval

Job description

Job Title: Consultant in Adult Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Location: Exeter, Devon
Working Hours:40 hours per week
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Adult Psychiatry to work full-time hours per week for our NHS client based in Exeter, Devon. This a Community Mental Health (CMHT) role. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start immediately for a short-term contract.

What will your responsibilities be?

As a Consultant in Adult Psychiatry your key responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments. You will evaluate adults to understand their mental health challenges, considering their personal history and symptoms. Based on these assessments, you will formulate individualised treatment plans tailored to each person's needs and goals.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with various healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Your role will also involve overseeing therapeutic interventions, including medication management and crisis interventions.

You will be responsible for regularly monitoring and evaluating the progress of individuals. You will adjust treatment plans as needed to optimise care. Additionally, you will contribute to risk assessments and management strategies, ensuring the safety and well-being of those in your care. This role requires both clinical expertise and a compassionate approach.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• You must have a full GMC license to practice.
• Section 12 Approval.
• Relevant previous experience working in this type of position.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.