Part-Time Consultant Psychiatrist, Learning Disabilities

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment payment

Relocation help

Flexible working

NHS benefits

Study leave

Study budget

On-call allowance

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disabilities to support the reconfiguration of Learning Disability services across Dorset. The role covers community settings in Ferndown and Purbeck, providing leadership, assessment and treatment for adults with learning disabilities.

You will work within an integrated Community Learning Disability Team, participate in IST reviews, and contribute to ongoing development of

Responsibilities

• Provide community psychiatry service for adults with learning disabilities across the Purbeck and Ferndown areas.
• Not responsible for epilepsy management, which is covered by the Dorset Epilepsy Service within Neurology.

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disabilities to support the reconfiguration of Learning Disability services across Dorset. The role covers community settings in Ferndown and Purbeck, providing leadership, assessment and treatment for adults with learning disabilities.

You will work within an integrated Community Learning Disability Team, participate in IST reviews, and contribute to ongoing development of