Consultant Psychiatrist

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 98,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for a prestigious mental health hospital in Preston, Lancashire. The role requires CCST/CCT in Psychiatry and experience in inpatient settings, ideally with eating disorders, with an emphasis on service development.

The post is permanent and part-time, with a pro-rata salary in the £105k–£108k range per annum, paid monthly. A supportive MDT environment is highlighted along with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in Psychiatry.
• Experience in inpatient settings with significant mental health difficulties.
• Consultant-level experience in Eating Disorder Services.
• Keen interest in developing services in a forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments of patients with eating disorders and determine treatment plans.
• Develop individualized treatment plans combining medical, psychological, and nutritional interventions.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications as part of the overall treatment approach.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and holistic care for patients.
• Advocate for patients and families and raise awareness to reduce stigma.

Skills

Psychiatry

Inpatient experience

Eating disorder services

Education

CCST/CCT in Psychiatry

Job description

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Preston, Lancashire area.

This is an independent mental health hospital, specialising in the management and treatment of acute mental ill health and eating disorders.

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

As a Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments of patients with eating disorders to diagnose and determine appropriate treatment plans
• Developing individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each patient, which may involve a combination of medical, psychological, and nutritional interventions
• Prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications as part of the overall treatment approach, such as antidepressants or antipsychotics for co-occurring conditions like depression or anxiety
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, dieticians, nurses, occupational therapists, and social workers to ensure coordinated and holistic care for patients
• Advocating for the needs of patients with eating disorders and their families, as well as providing education and support to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding these conditions

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

• Passionate about delivering first class psychiatric care
• Experience of working in inpatient settings with people with significant mental health difficulties
• Previous experience in Eating Disorder Services at consultant level
• Keen interest in developing services within a forward thinking transitional environment

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary of £105,000 - £108,528 pro rata - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 22.5 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

  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