General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

Athona Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking NHS Trust as a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist in the West Midlands. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team in managing complex cases and providing clinical leadership. With a focus on evidence-based practices and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a vital role in patient care. Enjoy excellent benefits, including a robust NHS pension scheme, salary sacrifice options, and comprehensive wellbeing support. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in mental health care while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent NHS pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Lease car options

Coaching and mentoring opportunities

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Employee networks and support groups

Teaching opportunities

Access to research and innovation department

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC and licensed to practice.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or obtaining CCT.

Responsibilities

• Management of 20 inpatient beds for male patients.
• Formulating care plans and guiding evidence-based practices.
• Engaging in multi-disciplinary and partnership working.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Management of Complex Cases

Multi-disciplinary Team Collaboration

Mental Health Act Implementation

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPsych or equivalent

Higher degree in medical education or clinical research

Job description

Job Title: General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist – West Midlands

Specialty: General Adult

Grade: Consultant Psychiatrist

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to join an NHS Trust in the West Midlands. This full-time, permanent position is based on a 20-bed male acute ward, with working hours from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

The role is available to start ASAP but can accommodate notice periods of up to three months.

Key Responsibilities

1. Management of 20 inpatient beds, reducing to 19 beds within 6 months, for male patients of working age from Coventry and Warwickshire.
2. Management of complex cases, including assessing diagnostic uncertainty and developing management plans.
3. Providing clinical leadership to the team and engaging with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
4. Assessing referrals and admissions, liaising with the forensic mental health team.
5. Formulating care plans and treatments, guiding evidence-based practices.
6. Collaborating with other services and agencies.
7. Implementing the Mental Health Act, including assessments for Sections 2 and 3, initiating CTOs, and liaising with the Ministry of Justice regarding conditionally discharged patients.
8. Engaging in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency, and partnership working.

Benefits

• Excellent NHS pension scheme.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including discounted gym memberships, cycle to work, and savings on home and electronics.
• Lease car and vehicle salary sacrifice options.
• Opportunities for coaching, mentoring, shadowing, and reciprocal mentoring.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including in-house counselling, wellbeing guides, and a 24-hour helpline.
• Employee networks and support groups.
• Teaching opportunities.
• Access to a research and innovation department linked with universities and leading national studies.

Minimum Requirements

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management (preferred).
• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• Fully registered with the GMC and licensed to practice at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT.
• Approved Clinician status or ability to achieve within 3 months of appointment.

Why Choose Athona?

Athona is a leading UK healthcare recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience. We offer a personalized approach, supporting your career journey.

What We Offer

• Expertise in Psychiatry sector with tailored support.
• Nationwide vacancies, including exclusive roles.
• Comprehensive recruitment support, from CV advice to contract review.
• Seamless onboarding and overseas relocation assistance.
• Career progression planning and ongoing support.

Interested in Applying?

If this role matches your skills and experience, apply today, and our team will contact you to discuss further.

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Contact

For more information, contact James at [e-mail].