Lead Consultant Psychiatrist

Jupiter Recruitment; Tendring; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Consultant Psychiatrist for a new mental health hospital in Clacton on Sea. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing patient care, and contributing to the hospital's operational activities. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and generous benefits, including 30 days annual leave, wellbeing support, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

Wellbeing support and activities

24-hour GP Service

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Previous Consultant experience in a management role preferred.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a caseload in accordance with NICE guidelines.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and provide holistic patient care.
• Collaborate with external care coordinators and commissioners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Therapeutic Skills

Innovative Thinking

Understanding of Mental Health Legislation

Education

MRCPsychiatry or equivalent

Job description

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Consultant Psychiatrist to work in a brand new mental health hospital in Clacton on Sea, Essex area.You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers

This mental health hospital provides an acute inpatient service for men and women aged 18+ specialising in the assessment and treatment of individuals in crisis or suffering from a significant mental health illness

**To be considered for this position you must have an MRCPsychiatry or equivalent with full GMC registration**

As the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for a caseload in accordance with NICE guidelines
• Lead the multidisciplinary teams in providing holistic care for patients and provide support to their colleagues
• Lead the Care Programme Approach process, provide medical reports and endorse the minutes of CPA meeting
• Liaise and collaborate with external care coordinators and commissioners
• Work with the GP and practice nurse to ensure all patients receive high quality care for physical health and wellbeing
• Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients
• Support the Hospital Director with leading in-service and business planning activities for the locality and the whole service
• Participating in annual appraisal for Consultants
• Attend and participate in Elysium's academic programme, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme
• Joint lead managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• 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, and contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues
• Have previous Consultant experience in a management role
• Section 12(2) approval to work in England and Approved clinician status

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

• 30 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays- and an additional day off for your birthday
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time

Reference ID: 7034

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV