Psychiatrist

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in the UK is seeking a qualified psychiatrist to join their team. The role involves conducting medical reviews, providing clinical advice, and engaging in multidisciplinary meetings. Candidates must hold an MBBS and be registered with the GMC, with a commitment to high-quality patient care reflected in the organization's outstanding CQC rating.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice.
• Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing.
• Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical reviews and home visits as necessary.
• Provide clinical advice and supervision to team members.
• Engage in trust-sponsored research projects.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Responsibility

Assessment and Management

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPsych or equivalent

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management

Job description

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Responsibilities:

1. Medical review of patients as agreed in multi-disciplinary meetings
2. Home visits when required
3. Attending multidisciplinary case review meetings whenever they are arranged
4. Attending weekly team meetings/leadership meetings
5. Attending management and academic meetings
6. Providing advice to GPs, Liaison Teams, and Hospitals (occasional hospital attendance may be required)
7. Preparing reports and attending mental health tribunals for patients on Community Treatment Orders (currently none on the caseload)
8. Complying with safeguarding legislation and obligations
9. Reviewing and preparing reports for patients under Sec 37/41 of the Mental Health Act 1983
10. Assisting with trust-sponsored research projects
11. Supervision of non-medical prescribers
12. Providing clinical advice to team members as needed
13. Assessing emergencies, including under the Mental Health Act 1983 and Section 136 assessments, as part of the on-call rota
14. Providing cover to community consultant colleagues on a mutually agreed basis
15. Working within a multidisciplinary team to facilitate individual care and treatment
16. Engaging in Trust policies, training, initiatives, and strategic reviews
17. Adhering to national guidance and professional codes of conduct
18. Sharing responsibility for clinical audit of services with colleagues

Qualifications:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice
• Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing
• Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing
• Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months of completing
• MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• DBS clearance
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management
• Willingness to engage in further training in general adult psychiatry
• Additional clinical qualifications
• In good standing with GMC regarding warnings and conditions on practice

Clinical Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Clinical training and experience for UK CCT or alternative routes like CESR Fellowship
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Experience in assessment and management of general adult patients
• Ability to provide expert clinical responsibility for patient care
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience within NHS or similar services

About the Company:

We are leading mental health transformation projects with multi-million-pound schemes to improve patient environments and redesign community services. Our commitment to high-quality care is reflected in our 'outstanding' CQC rating and 75% staff recommendation as a great place to work.