Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry

Here at Staff Partners Mental Health, we have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry for an established private hospital based in Cheshire.
 
Job Description and Key Responsibilities:

This role is a full-time permanent position. The hospital, a private hospital has 72 beds spread across 6 wards. There are 2 wards providing a level 2 rehabilitation service for women with high support needs. Another ward is an acute psychiatric ward for women. The other 3 wards provide care to men in specialist rehabilitation unit with ASD, low secure ward and a rehabilitation ward for older men with complex mental health needs and physical health comorbidities.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist some of your key responsibilities will include management of complex cases, formulating care plans and treatments for individual needs of service users, and guiding on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.

The team consists currently of 4.5 consultants, and you will deliver clinical care to a dedicated caseload. You will be supported by a practice nurse and an enhanced GP service to meet patients’ physical healthcare needs. You will have support from a dedicated supervisor and a medical secretary team. Specialty doctor cover is available for the acute ward.

Responsibilities:

• Lead an MDT of Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, OT and Specialty Dr’s
• Active role in service and development activities
• Participate in Governance and Service Line meetings
• Taking clinical responsibility for patients
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician
• Supervising the process of referrals and admissions
• Take part in medical related audits

Job Requirements:

• GMC with a licence to practise
• CCT/Specialist Registration with the GMC
• Approved Clinician status
• Section 12 approval
• MRCPsych
• MBSS qualification

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• Medical Indemnity insurance cover
• Annual Leave
• Group Pension Plan - Up to 10% employers contribution
• Accredited training opportunities
• Individual induction
• Childcare vouchers
• Professional Appraisal

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now and one of our dedicated recruiters will contact you.

Alternatively, you can reach the team on 01992 245 330.

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