Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, Learning Disabilities

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Clapham; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for Adults with Intellectual Disability to lead a newly established service and ensure high-quality care in the community. The post involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, managing a defined caseload, and contributing to service development and governance within the Learning Disabilities Service.

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, work with out-of-area placements as needed, and participate in

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
• Eligible for GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview).
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification.
• Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act)/ Approved Clinician or willing to apply once in post.
• A higher degree such as MD or PhD.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant leadership to the service and manage a defined caseload.
• Lead on compliance with the Mental Health Act and CQC requirements as appropriate.
• Assess referred patients and draw up care plans addressing psychiatric, physical and social needs.
• Coordinate with the patient's care coordinator and other consultants in care planning and reviews.
• Participate in service evaluation and governance to drive service development.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Bio-psycho-social care

Mental Health Act

Education

GMC registration

Specialist Register eligibility

RCPsych membership

Section 12 approval

MD/PhD

Job description

East London NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for Adults with Intellectual Disability to lead a newly established service and ensure high-quality care in the community. The post involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, managing a defined caseload, and contributing to service development and governance within the Learning Disabilities Service.

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, work with out-of-area placements as needed, and participate in