Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry - Aberdeen

Pulse Healthcare; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare seeks a Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry for a full-time locum position in Aberdeen, Scotland. The role requires leading a multidisciplinary team, conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, and developing individualized treatment plans for adults with complex needs.

The post involves overseeing therapeutic interventions, including medication management and crisis support, with ongoing monitoring and risk assessment to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Section 12 approval.
• Specialist Register (CCT).
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for adults.
• Evaluate patients to understand mental health challenges and formulate individualised treatment plans.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care and oversee therapies, including medications.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to optimise care.
• Contribute to risk assessments and management strategies to ensure patient safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Education

GMC registration with licence to practise

Section 12 approval

Specialist Register (CCT)

Job description

Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry - Aberdeen

Job Title:Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry
Grade:Consultant
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
Working Hours:40 hours per week
Rate:Competitive – to be discussed upon application

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry to work full-time for our NHS client based in Aberdeen, Scotland. This vacancy is available on a locum basis, with an immediate start for a short-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

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, adjusting 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 Experience

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Section 12 approval
• Specialist Register (CCT)
• Previous experience in a similar role

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure appropriate support is provided throughout the process and into your placement.