Consultant Psychiatrist – Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit – Manchester

Pulsejobs.com; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Greater Manchester seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for their Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The role involves leading crisis interventions, managing complex psychiatric cases, and ensuring effective patient care in a high-intensity setting. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with a GMC registration and experience in high-acuity environments.

Benefits

Enhanced on-call pay

Leadership development programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-acuity psychiatric cases in PICU or forensic settings.
• GMC registration with a CCT is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rapid psychiatric assessments for high-risk patients.
• Lead crisis intervention protocols and act as a clinical lead for the multidisciplinary team.
• Liaise with forensic services, law enforcement, and emergency psychiatric teams.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Behavioral support

Medication management

Education

GMC registration with CCT in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist – Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) (NHS) – Manchester
Salary: £99,532 – £131,964 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

Job Overview:

This role involves working in a high-intensity Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), providing care for patients requiring short-term stabilization due to high levels of risk and distress. The Consultant Psychiatrist will play a crucial role in leading crisis interventions and ensuring the safe and effective management of complex cases.

Key Responsibilities:

As a psychiatrist, you will conduct rapid psychiatric assessments for high-risk patients, including those detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983, and provide expert guidance on medication management, rapid tranquilization, and risk mitigation strategies. You will lead crisis intervention protocols, including de-escalation techniques and behavioral support plans, and act as a clinical lead for the multidisciplinary team, ensuring evidence-based care plans are implemented. Additionally, you will liaise with forensic services, law enforcement, and emergency psychiatric teams to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.

Requirements:

• GMC registration with a CCT in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Experience managing high-acuity psychiatric cases in PICU or forensic settings.

Benefits:

• Enhanced on-call pay and leadership development programs.

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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