Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver exceptional patient-centered care. In this pivotal role, you will manage a caseload of 14-16 patients on a low secure female ward, ensuring they receive comprehensive mental health support. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team while leading teaching sessions and supervising Specialty Doctors. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives while being part of a supportive and experienced clinical leadership team. If you are passionate about mental health and looking to advance your career in a rewarding environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Full-time Specialty Doctor support

Medical secretarial support

Ongoing training commitment

CPD support/SPA

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and experience in multi-disciplinary teams required.
• MRCPsych or equivalent and Section 12 approval are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care for inpatients.
• Manage a caseload of fourteen to sixteen patients.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Psychiatry experience

Leadership skills

Teaching abilities

Collaboration skills

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCPsych or equivalent

Section 12 approval

Job description

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in providing person-centred care to our inpatients. Working collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary teams, you will typically be the Responsible Clinician for and manage a caseload of 14-16 patients on a low secure female ward, ensuring they receive comprehensive and effective mental health support. In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to autonomously lead teaching sessions and provide supervision for Specialty Doctors and staff.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide high-quality clinical care for inpatients.
2. Manage a caseload of fourteen to sixteen patients.
3. Work autonomously and contribute to teaching sessions/supervision.
4. Collaborate with a well-established multi-disciplinary team which includes ward manager, OT, psychologist, Specialty Doctor, physical health practitioner and RMNs.
5. Participate in an on-call rota.

About us

Inmind operates a number of leading mental health facilities across the United Kingdom. We provide care for patients with complex personality disorders and for general mental health diagnosis such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depressive illness. There is also a specialist OCD facility in London and two secure units located in London and in Leeds.

Our clinical leadership team have decades of experience within the trauma and mental health fields and are supported by world class advisers and a robust corporate and clinical governance structure, ensuring they can provide the best treatment possible for our patients.

What We Offer:

1. Contributory pension scheme
2. Full-time Specialty Doctor support
3. Medical secretarial and Mental Health Act Office support.
4. Comprehensive induction and ongoing training commitment
5. CPD support/SPA (2 hours per week)

Person Specification

Experience

• Necessary Experience or Qualifications: Full GMC registration; Psychiatry experience within multi-disciplinary teams; Doctor experience in a similar environment; MRCPsych or equivalent; Section 12 approval; Approved clinical status.

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.