Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; Hook; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join their compassionate team in Hook. The role involves taking clinical responsibility, supervising admissions, and contributing to patient assessments within a multidisciplinary framework. Candidates must hold registration with the GMC and be able to work collaboratively to implement care plans.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Strong team player in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Take clinical responsibility for patients, including ward rounds and risk reviews.
• Fulfill the role of Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act.
• Supervise admission processes and contribute to assessments.

Job description

Mildmay Oaksis looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.

Main duties of the job

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.
• Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.

About us

Set in a semi-rural location in Hook, Hampshire, Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks supports the NHS by providing low secure services and level 2 rehabilitation services for both male and female patients. This includes specialist learning disability and autism spectrum support.

Job responsibilities

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Consultant Psychiatrist,you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

Person Specification

Qualifications

• This post requires a strong team player who is enthusiastic about working within a multidisciplinary framework to contribute to the assessment, formulation, and management of care plans. The appointed consultant must hold and maintain registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), including inclusion on the relevant Specialist Register. Evidence of this registration must be available and presented to the Hospital Director or Group Medical Officer upon request.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.