Consultant Psychiatrist

Jupiter Recruitment; Diss; On-site; GBP 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist for a permanent role in Diss. You will be part of a specialized team addressing mental health issues, responsible for patient assessments and treatment plans. This role offers a competitive salary plus benefits including generous leave, care support, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual leave 25 to 30 days

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Medically qualified with MRC Psych or equivalent.
• Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations.
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment & clinical governance.

Skills

Adult Psychiatry

Mental Health Diagnosis

Communication

Education

MRC Psych or equivalent

Job description

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

This service provides low secure care and specialised treatment for adults aged 18 years and older with a learning disability.Patients may also have other associated conditions including personality disorders, mental illnesses and autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs)

**To be considered for this position be medically qualified with MRC Psych or equivalent and on GMC's specialist register**

As the Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers' hearings & attend hearings
• Participate in the 1 in 6/7 telephone on-call rota

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

• Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary of £160,000 - £170,000 per annum DOE.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:

• Annual leave 25 days to 30 days depending on length of service - plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Package

Reference ID: 6312

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV