General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

Athona Ltd; East Ham; On-site; GBP 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Athona Ltd is seeking a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist for a full-time role in the Northwest. This position offers an attractive salary of £170,000 along with excellent benefits including 30 days annual leave, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free Parking on site

Subsidised meals on duty

Enhanced maternity pay

Disclosure check cost coverage

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Refer a friend bonuses

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with license to practice.
• Desirable significant experience of inpatient EUPD and treatment of disordered eating.
• Committed to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment and treatment plans for patients as the Consultant.
• Chair MDT/CPA Meetings and ensure adherence to admission/discharge policies.
• Participate in non-resident on-call rota with 1:7 frequency.

Skills

EUPD knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

MBBS or Equivalent Medical Degree

MRCPsych

Job description

We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to work for a private inpatient service based in the Northwest. This is a full-time role in which the postholder will be responsible for leading the assessment and treatment of 10 bedded unit.

Salary: £170,000 per annum

Position: General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Setting: 0.4 mixed acute, 0.6 Rehab

Location: Northwest

For this role, we’re looking for someone who is:

· MBBS or Equivalent Medical Degree and MRCPsych

· Full GMC registration with license to practice

· Experienced & knowledgeable in EUPD

· Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice

· Committed to continued professional development

· Desirable to have had significant experience of inpatient EUPD and treatment of disordered eating/self-harm management.

· Able to work collaboratively as a part of a multi-disciplinary team

Your role will include:

· Working as the Consultant and Responsible Clinician as part of the MDT

· Take overall responsibility for patient care and treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT

· Timely assessment of referrals along with the MDT

· Conducting Comprehensive Assessments and Treatment Plannings with patients, external stake holders and carers.

· Chairing MDT/CPA Meetings; Adhering to organisational admission and discharge policy and procedures.

· Timely discharge GP notifications and discharge summaries.

· To contribute to the unit governance through expertise and leadership.

· Prepare and supervise reports for Mental Health Act Review Tribunals & Managers Hearings alongside giving evidence within these meetings.

· Participate in a non-resident second on call out of hours rota with a frequency of no more than 1:7

What benefits are on offer?

· 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing by a further 2 days after 5 years’ service.)

· Opportunities to develop and progress in a wide variety of caresettings.

· Free Parking on site

· Subsidised meals on duty

· Enhanced maternity pay

· Disclosure check cost coverage

· Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training

· Online benefits and cashback rewards

· Cycle to work scheme

· Contributory pension scheme

· Refer a friend bonuses

· Long service awards

What can Athona offer you?

· Experts in the psychiatry sector offering a professional and supportive service

· Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS and private sector, many exclusive to Athona

· Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding

· Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK

· A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations

· Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Frankie on 01277 286 033.