Consultant Psychiatrist in Community General Adult Psychiatry-Weymouth

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Consultant Psychiatrist in Community General Adult Psychiatry - Weymouth, Weymouth

Client: Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Weymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fbd3ac8468ef

Job Views: 12

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

• General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.
• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g. membership of a psychiatry college in another country.
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry.
• On Specialist Register in the relevant psychiatry specialty.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post.
• Experience of medicine outside psychiatry, e.g., general practice, medicine.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge in the specialty.
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement.
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Teaching experience.
• Understanding the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care.
• Able to manage priorities.
• Evidence of management/leadership skills training.
• Previous management experience, including that of junior medical staff.
• Understanding principles of leadership and providing examples of leadership in practice.
• Able to provide clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in NHS organizations and its role in patient care.
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy, and legislation.

Supervision of Junior Medical Staff

Essential

• Knowledge of requirements for supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff.
• Approved educational supervisor training.

Research and Audit

Essential

• Experience of carrying out an audit project.
• Experience or involvement in a research project and publication.
• Ability to supervise junior medical staff undertaking research projects.
• Published audit project.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Weymouth and Portland CMHT, Radipole Road, Weymouth, DT4 0QE