General Adults Consultant Psychiatrist

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Consultant Psychiatrist in a new acute Mental Health service. You will play a crucial role in shaping care pathways and fostering a positive culture alongside a dedicated leadership team. This position offers you the opportunity to provide essential treatment for patients affected by trauma and mental disorders, ensuring their well-being through safe assessment and quality care practices. With a competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in mental health care. Embrace a fulfilling career with ample opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

£8,400 car allowance

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Free meals on duty

Employee Assistance Services

Career development and training opportunities

Wellbeing support and activities

Medical indemnity cover

Qualifications

• Medically qualified with MRC Psych or equivalent.
• Experience in inpatient settings and mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe assessment, treatment, and discharge of patients.
• Manage medication and quality assurance processes.
• Participate in On Call Consultant rota.

Skills

MRC Psych or equivalent

Innovative decision-making

Understanding of current developments in psychiatry

Knowledge of change management

Previous experience as a Consultant

Education

Medical Qualification

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to work in a brand-new acute Mental Health service, where you will be an integral part of shaping the care pathways and building the culture alongside the senior leadership team?

If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience working in inpatient settings, particularly with patients who may be treated under the Mental Health Act, and are interested in providing treatment for women and men who have experienced trauma and are affected by mental disorders, then join the new team at Dunnock View (application subject to CQC registration).

Role Overview

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will assume RC responsibility for Dunnock View (subject to final CQC registration). You will have the support of a non-consultant grade doctor and the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist. You will play an active role in supporting clinical governance processes and contributing to the service's development.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure safe assessment, treatment, and discharge of admitted patients
• Medication management
• Quality assurance, handling complaints, and co-production
• Implementing NICE guidance
• Leading and managing the CPA and ICR processes to ensure compliance with quality standards

You will also be required to participate in the On Call Consultant rota.

Candidate Requirements

• Medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent
• Innovative and able to initiate corporate decisions
• Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and mental health
• Knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, and contractual issues in mental health
• Previous experience as a Consultant

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary
• £8,400 car allowance
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Free meals on duty
• Employee Assistance Services
• Career development and training opportunities
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About Your Next Employer

You will work for an established, stable, and agile organization with over 8,000 employees. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, there are opportunities for growth and advancement.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network spanning 10 countries with over 86,000 employees.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment practices, is a Disability Confident employer, and promotes inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff are responsible for safeguarding service users, and all candidates will undergo a DBS check.