Psychiatrist

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 136,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to join their exceptional mental health hospital in Romford, Essex. The role involves taking clinical responsibility, fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician, and contributing to management meetings. The successful candidate will earn a salary up to £160,000 per annum and enjoy numerous benefits, including 30 days of annual leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life Insurance Policy

Medical indemnity cover

Free on-site parking

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in Psychiatry.
• Experience in working in inpatient settings with significant mental health difficulties.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients including multidisciplinary ward rounds.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act.
• Supervising referral and admission processes for young patients.
• Offering psychiatric perspectives to multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Experience of working in inpatient settings

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to professional development

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Education

CCST/CCT in Psychiatry or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Romford, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers. This service helps patients rebuild confidence, self-esteem and hopes for the future. Care is provided over two wards and they offer an age-appropriate environment for those who also have a mental health/personality disorder and/or mild to moderate dementia and are in need of physical health care needs.

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must hold a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983)
• Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members
• Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of young people
• Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy
• Contributing to in-house training programmes within the services and offering supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, particularly junior medical staff
• Maintaining CPD and re-validation requirements, as determined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists or other relevant statutory bodies

Preferred skills and experience

• Experience of working in inpatient settings with people with significant mental health difficulties
• 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 and write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Salary and hours

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary up to £160,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours a week.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Insurance Policy
• Medical indemnity cover
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent career development opportunities within Priory Group
• Clinical networking and support from Acute and PICU Network

Application details

Reference ID: 6907

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail]

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