General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in the UK is seeking a committed Consultant Psychiatrist for an exciting opportunity in Linlithgow. This permanent full-time role involves clinical responsibility, teamwork, and strategic contribution within a secure hospital environment. Ideal candidates will have Full GMC Registration and prior consultant experience, with benefits including a £5,000 car allowance and generous leave. For inquiries, contact via the provided email.

Benefits

£5,000 Car Allowance

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Free meals while on duty

Employee Assistance Services

Career development and training

Wellbeing support and activities

Voluntary benefits

Medical indemnity cover

Flexibility to work in clinically led environments

Qualifications

• Hold a Full GMC Registration.
• Substantial knowledge of contemporary mental health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Take clinical responsibility for patients including multidisciplinary ward rounds.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act.
• Offer psychiatric perspective to multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Innovative and imaginative decision-making

Understanding current developments in psychiatry

Knowledge of change management and mental health issues

Previous Consultant experience in a management role

Education

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Overview

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a committed Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Warrington, Cheshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This special hospital service provides care and treatment for adult women in medium, and low secure, and psychiatric intensive care (PICU) environments, who have Personality Disorder and Mental Health conditions.

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must hold a Full GMC Registration

Responsibilities

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983)
• Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of patients
• Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy
• Contributing to in-house training programmes within the services and offering supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, particularly junior medical staff
• Maintaining CPD and re-validation requirements, as determined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists or other relevant statutory bodies

Skills and experience

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

Salary and benefits

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive a Competitive Salary. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• £5,000 Car Allowance
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Free meals while on duty
• Employee Assistance Services
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover
• Flexibility to work in clinically led environments

How to apply

Reference ID: 6818

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail]

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