Contract Consultant Psychiatrist

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd.; Baldock; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a dedicated team at a specialist psychiatric hospital. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of exceptional care and collaboration among clinical staff. You will be responsible for overseeing the psychiatric care of clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and enhancing the quality of services. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive experience in psychiatric settings, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and the well-being of its staff and patients alike.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in an in-patient setting.
• Ability to take independent clinical decisions and demonstrate leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a comprehensive treatment service for mental health.
• Oversee performance and appraisal of Consultant Psychiatrists.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Clinical leadership

Knowledge of evidence based practice

Knowledge of MHA and MCA

Organizational skills

Education

Approved Clinician status

MRCPsych

Current registration with GMC

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a psychiatrist to lead our talented team at Baldock Manor. This role requires a dynamic and inspiring leader who can foster a professional, open culture that empowers our clinical staff to provide exceptional, compassionate care.

As the Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be a visible and influential figure within our hospital. You will work collaboratively with a multi-professional management team, ensuring that our care meets the highest regulatory standards. Your leadership will be key in shaping the strategic direction of our unit, always prioritising safe, effective, and individualised care for every patient.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. In collaboration with other clinical colleagues and managers help to develop a comprehensive treatment service that seeks to deliver a high quality response to those suffering from a range of mental health problems based on quality assured evidence based practice.
2. You will be responsible for providing advice with regard to the psychiatric care of clients within their respective service area. This will entail taking overall responsibility for a defined caseload of patients.
3. Work in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and foster positive working relationships with the Medical Director, Hospital Director, Clinical Services Manager, and external stakeholders.
4. Oversee the performance of the Consultant Psychiatrists ensuring that systems are in place to support appraisal and revalidation. Identify, investigate and escalate concerns about psychiatrists’ conduct or performance.
5. Maintain effective, professional leadership alongside other Consultant Psychiatrists providing clinical supervision and mentorship.
6. Work with the Responsible Officer to support the appraisal and revalidation process for other Psychiatrists.
7. Represent the business externally at local, regional and national level, raising the profile of the business and establishing working relationships with commissioners, community teams, and other key partners.
8. Participate in an out of hours rota with other Consultant Psychiatric colleagues.
9. Ensure there is adequate consultant cover across the hospital as required.
10. Participate in quality enhancement and service evaluation projects and will be encouraged to undertake any research which may be relevant to either short or long-term service improvement.
11. Participate in educational and health promotion activities within the Mental Health Service and to be pro-active in liaising on a regular basis with General Practitioners.
12. Lead the CPD programme for the hospital and foster a culture of learning.
13. Provide input and advice on any relevant initiatives that require a medical perspective e.g. implementation of recommendations from NICE, National Inquiries, External Investigations etc.

Qualifications Required:

• Approved Clinician status
• Section 12(2) approved
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and in good CPD standing with same
• Current registration with GMC

Experience Required:

• At least five years’ experience in in-patient setting
• Experience of working in a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
• Experience of working in Acute Services (Male or Female)
• Ability to take independent Clinical decisions and demonstrate clinical leadership.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• In depth knowledge of MHA and MCA
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written.
• Up to date with current practices in in-patient Psychiatry
• Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
• Evidence of participation in audit

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, Permanent or fixed term contract available.

Full job description available on request.

About Us

Baldock Manor is a 40-bed hospital in north Hertfordshire that provides specialist psychiatric services for adults. The hospital has two female PICU (Psychiatric Intensive Care) wards and two acute wards. Our PICU services provide care and support for women at crisis level with a severe mental disorder who require rapid assessment and stabilisation. Our acute wards care for older adults, usually 55 years or older, who need a short-term hospital stay, where we can stabilise their mental health. The average stay in our acute wards is less than forty days.

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