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Consulant Psychiatry

  • Location:

    Cambridge

  • Sector:

    Psychiatry

  • Contact:

    Lisa Thomas

  • Salary:

    £150000 - £154000 per annum + + £8400 car allowance

  • Job type:

    Permanent - full time

  • Contact email:

    perm.doctors@msigroupltd.com

  • Job ref:

    32505_1726747180

  • Published:

    15 days ago

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

Consultant Psychiatrist

Hours: Full Time

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: £154,000 p/annum PLUS £8,400 car allowance & £8,000 relocation package!

My client is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with expert knowledge of working with survivors of an acquired brain injury, individuals with neurogenerative 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.

The role requires 30 hours per week at a site in Huntingdon and 7.5 hours per week at a site in Northampton.

Key responsibilities for the Consultant Psychiatrist role:

  • 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.

Minimum requirements for the Consultant Psychiatrist is:

  • Medically qualified with MRCPsych or equivalent
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
  • Innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions
  • Leadership ability
  • Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health
  • Knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary cases in mental and physical health
  • Previous consultant experience
  • Previous experience in a management role (desirable)

What will you get:

  • £8,400 car allowance
  • 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
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
  • Medical indemnity cover

If you're interested in this opportunity or would like to find out more, please apply today!