Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult

Staff Partners Mental Health; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join their dynamic team in Lancashire. This role offers the chance to lead high-quality care in a supportive environment, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide life-changing treatments. As part of a renowned healthcare service, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while furthering your professional development. If you are passionate about mental health and committed to providing exceptional care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS qualified.
• Experienced in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care for service users in Columbus ward.
• Conduct patient assessments and treatment plans.
• Supervise Mental Health Act tribunal reports.

Skills

Adult Psychiatry

Mental Health Diagnosis

Communication Skills

Clinical Governance

Risk Assessment

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC Registration

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry to work within Cygnet Healthcare in Lancashire

Cygnet Healthcare is a 18 bed male acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

Main duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Columbus ward
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers’ hearings & attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to the Telephone On call rota (1 in 13 weekdays/ 1 in 15 weekends)
  
  

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
  
  

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now and one of our dedicated recruiters will contact you

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