Consultant Psychiatrist – Learning Disabilities & Autism – Liverpool

Pulsejobs.com; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist specialized in Learning Disabilities and Autism in Liverpool. This full-time role involves diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders while collaborating with various healthcare professionals. Offers opportunities for leadership roles and flexible working arrangements, supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.

Benefits

Opportunities for leadership roles in specialist LD services

Flexible working and community outreach projects

Qualifications

• GMC registration with a CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry required.
• Experience in multidisciplinary and social care environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders in individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Provide behavioral management plans and oversee sensory-based interventions.
• Conduct capacity assessments and provide medico-legal reports.

Skills

Experience in multidisciplinary and social care environments

Education

GMC registration with a CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist – Learning Disabilities & Autism – Liverpool
Salary: £99,532 – £131,964 per annum (NHS Consultant Pay Scale)
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work within a specialist Learning Disabilities (LD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) service, providing psychiatric care for adults with intellectual disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders in individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You will provide behavioral management plans and oversee sensory-based interventions. Working alongside clinical psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists, you will train and support carers, families, and community support teams. Additionally, you will conduct capacity assessments and provide medico-legal reports.

Requirements:

• GMC registration with a CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and social care environments.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for leadership roles in specialist LD services.
• Flexible working and community outreach projects.

How to apply?

If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.
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