Consultant Psychiatrist

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is assisting a leading mental health service in Preston, Lancashire, in recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist. The role focuses on eating disorders within an acute/inpatient setting, delivering assessments, treatment and coordinated care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will hold CCST/CCT in Psychiatry and work full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a salary between £110,000 and £120,000 per year, paid monthly, plus enhanced benefits and development

Qualifications

• Must hold CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed psychiatric assessments to identify eating disorders and establish treatment plans.
• Create personalised care plans based on each patient's clinical needs and recovery goals.
• Prescribe and review psychiatric medications as appropriate.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Provide guidance to patients and families and help reduce stigma surrounding eating disorders.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical leadership

Eating disorders expertise

Clinical decision-making

Education

CCST/CCT in Psychiatry

Job description

An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Preston, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a specialist independent mental health facility providing assessment, treatment, and ongoing care for individuals experiencing acute mental health conditions and eating disorders

As a Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out detailed psychiatric assessments to identify eating disorders and establish suitable treatment plans
• Creating personalised care plans based on each patient's individual clinical needs and recovery goals
• Prescribing and reviewing psychiatric medication where appropriate to manage mental health conditions alongside eating disorders
• Collaborating with psychologists, dietitians, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care
• Providing guidance and support to patients and their families while promoting greater understanding of eating disorders and helping to reduce stigma

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred psychiatric assessment and treatment, with a strong focus on achieving the best outcomes for patients
• Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, building positive professional relationships to deliver coordinated and effective care
• Extensive experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs within acute and inpatient psychiatric services
• Demonstrated ability to lead clinical decision-making at consultant level, managing complex cases while providing leadership and supervision to colleagues
• Committed to driving service development and quality improvement, with enthusiasm for contributing to innovative models of care in evolving healthcare environments

**To be considered for this position you must hold a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry**

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary of £110,000 - £120,000 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Birthday Holiday - Birthday as an extra day annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Refer a friend bonus