Consultant Psychiatrist- Part Time

Elysium Healthcare; Tendring; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work in its new acute Mental Health service in Tendring. The ideal candidate will have MRC Psych qualification, along with robust experience in managing treatment pathways for individuals affected by trauma and mental disorders. The role includes responsibilities in patient assessment and medication management, supported by a dedicated team with opportunities for growth and career development. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, car allowance, and significant annual leave.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Car allowance

Free meals while on duty

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Medically qualified and experienced as a Consultant.
• Innovative and imaginative to drive corporate decisions.
• Understanding of contemporary issues in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and discharge safely individuals admitted to the facility.
• Manage medication, quality assurance, and compliance with standards.
• Participate in the On Call Consultant rota.

Skills

Change Management

Legislation Knowledge

Psychiatry Understanding

Education

MRC Psych or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to work in a brand-new acute Mental Health service, where you will be an integral part of shaping the care pathways and building the culture alongside the senior leadership team?

If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience working with people in inpatient settings, including those treated under the Mental Health Act, and are interested in providing treatment for women and men who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental disorders, then join the new team at Dunnock View.

As the Consultant Psychiatrist, you will assume Responsible Clinician (RC) duties for Dunnock View, supported by non-consultant grade doctors and the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist. You will play an active role in supporting clinical governance processes and contribute to the successful development of the service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure that people admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely
• Medication management
• Quality assurance, complaints, and co-production
• Delivery of NICE guidance
• Lead and manage the CPA and ICR process to ensure full compliance with quality standards

You will also be required to participate in the On Call Consultant rota.

To be successful in this role, you'll need to:

• Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent
• Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions
• Have an essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health
• Possess substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, and experience with purchaser/provider contractual issues
• Have previous Consultant experience

What you will get:

• Competitive annual salary
• £8,400 car allowance
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Package to enjoy this special time
• Free meals while on duty
• Employee Assistance Services
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Wellbeing support and activities to help maintain a great work-life balance
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover

There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers.

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, there are opportunities for growth and advancement.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network spanning 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people worldwide.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.