Consultant – General Adult Psychiatry – Basildon

CPL UK Healthcare (formally RIG Locums) are currently looking for a General Adult Consultant, NHS based in Basildon, Essex area. The role offers highly negotiable rates for a dedicated psychiatrist. The trust seeks an enthusiastic Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to work part-time and it would be excellent for someone wanting to broaden their experience of community psychiatry and develop their clinical skills in a supportive and challenging environment. The team is well established with good support from senior clinical and managerial colleagues. The Consultant provides clinical leadership for the assessment and management of general adult inpatients admitted to PICU Unit, which is a 15 bedded Psychiatry Intensive care unit. The post holder will also be a lead in providing medical leadership for flow and capacity. Key Responsibilities: To provide clinical leadership for the assessment and management of general adult PICU inpatients admitted to the ward. Typically, the part-time consultant will be responsible for a third of the current bed occupancy on the ward. Currently there are 15 beds on PICU and the post holder will be typically responsible for up to 5 patients, admitted from across Essex. The consultant will conduct weekly ward reviews, any Care Programme Approach meetings, any other ad hoc reviews, seclusion/segregation reviews during working hours, etc. To provide medical leadership into the flow and capacity team as highlighted above. To provide clinical expertise into the management of complex cases. To provide clinical leadership to the teams they work with. To provide input into assessment of referrals/admissions. To participate in care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness. To maintain liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies. To perform RC input to aid Mental Health Act implementation on the ward. To follow principles of Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working. Job Description available with timetable upon request. Job title: Consultant – General Adult Psychiatrist Hours: Part time role, 24 hours per week Location: Basildon, Essex area Settings: Inpatient Dates: Immediate start in an ongoing position Rates: It is negotiated to your preference Requirements: Full GMC License to practice Right to Work in the UK Relevant previous experience working in this type of position Section 12/RC approval is essential We cannot offer sponsorship. We require the Right to Work in the UK.

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