As an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist, you will have expert knowledge of working with survivors of an acquired brain injury, individuals with neurodegenerative conditions with potentially co-morbid mental illness and complex physical health conditions. Patients at the Unit can be detained under the Mental Health Act, supported via Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards or as an informal patient. Referrals are taken from many sources including psychiatric hospitals, prisons and the courts.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established Neurological Service, with an established team of professionals.
Working for my client will give you access to a large and supportive peer group of like-minded professionals. With experience from the NHS or private sector, you will operationally manage within agreed standards, targets, timetables and constraints, following operational and strategic objectives.
As a senior member of the team, you will provide leadership as you provide high-quality care, conduct unit rounds, assessment of referrals, attend Care and Treatment Reviews, Managers’ Panel Hearings and Mental Health Review Tribunals. You will be required to deliver regular supervision to junior members of the team.
The role will have excellent CPD support along with career development opportunities. You will have access to a peer network of doctors across the organisation.
You will work in a rewarding environment and receive a highly competitive salary along with benefits.
You will be part of a group of Consultant Psychiatrists, who share the on-call rota.
Other responsibilities:
Responsible for the administration of the Mental Health Act, Clinical Policy, Clinical Standards and associated administrative tasks in respect of service users.
Manage and evaluate the medical service through audits, ensuring clinical policy, practice and its application are research-based and of an excellent standard.
Work in conjunction with external stakeholders to map and facilitate the service users' journey back into the community.
Chair ward MDT (ICR) meetings.
Ensure the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach for service users.
Involvement in the assessment of referrals and ensure that the service meets the needs of those who are appropriately admitted.
Contribute to the training, education and development of staff of all disciplines.
Participate in delivering Clinical Governance.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Be medically qualified with MRCPsych or equivalent.
Have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions.
Possess leadership ability.
Have the ability to affect change professionally and organisationally.
Understand current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health.
Have knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary cases in mental and physical health.
Have previous consultant experience (desirable).
Have previous experience in a management role (desirable).
What you will get:
Competitive annual salary.
£8,400 car allowance.
Up to £8,000 relocation.
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution.
Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
Free meals while on duty.
Employee Assistance Services.
Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
Voluntary benefits.
Medical indemnity cover.
There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £85,000.00-£155,304.43 per year
Benefits:
Company pension.
Employee discount.
Free parking.
On-site parking.
Licence/Certification:
GMC (required).
Work Location: In person.
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