NHS Practitioner Health – Psychiatrist roles

The Hurley Group; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking a qualified psychiatrist to provide mental health support for healthcare professionals. The role requires a commitment of at least 16 hours per week and involves managing a caseload, conducting assessments, and working within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates have experience in managing addictions and a passion for supporting healthcare workers in need.

Qualifications

• Qualified psychiatrist with interest in managing healthcare professionals and/or experience of managing addictions.
• Commitment of at least 16 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to PH patients as a core team member.
• Carry out triage for new contacts and referrals.
• Manage a caseload of sick health professionals.

Skills

Managing healthcare professionals

Experience in managing addictions

Education

Qualified psychiatrist

Job description

Overview

NHS Practitioner Health is a national service for doctors, dentists and health and care staff with mental health and addiction issues which may be affecting their ability to work safely and effectively or return to work. The PH service also covers health and care staff located in Scotland through an agreement with Scottish government. The service aims to deliver positive outcomes in relation to:

• improvement in mental health and social functioning
• numbers returning to work/retraining
• reduction in risk to patients and the public
• reduction in regulatory involvement

We are currently looking to expand our clinical workforce. We are seeking applications from psychiatrists with an interest in managing healthcare professionals and/or with experience of managing addictions. We are asking for a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week.

Responsibilities

As a key member of the NHS PH team, you will provide care to PH patients, participating as a core team member carrying out triage for new contacts and referrals, assessments of new patients, ongoing case management and liaison with other providers who might be involved in the care of the patients. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of sick health professionals, assessing risk and providing holistic support to manage their programme of care. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team which includes GPs, psychiatrists, specialist nurses, and therapists.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Qualified psychiatrist with interest in managing healthcare professionals and/or experience of managing addictions
• Commitment of at least 16 hours per week

Main duties, and person specification are included in the JD and additional information documents which can be found on the NHS jobs website. Please click the apply button to view and apply.

How to apply / Contact

If you would like to discuss further with one of the team, please email [e-mail] to arrange a telephone discussion.

Following shortlisting, selected candidates will be invited to attend a virtual interview in early November. If that will be difficult for you, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can make alternative arrangements.