Psychiatry Consultant
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours
Salary: £154,000 + £8,400 car allowance and £8,000 relocation
Location: Cambridgeshire
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our established Neurological Service. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with survivors of acquired brain injuries, individuals with neurodegenerative conditions, and those with co-morbid mental illnesses and complex physical health conditions.
Key role and responsibilities for the Psychiatry Consultant 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 Psychiatry Consultant is:
- Medically qualified with MRCPsych or equivalent
- Extensive experience in psychiatry, particularly in a neurological setting.
- In-depth knowledge of managing acquired brain injuries and neurodegenerative conditions.
- Previous consultant experience (desirable)
- Previous experience in a management role (desirable)
What we offer for the Psychiatry Consultant role:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
- A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity Package
- Free meals while on duty
- Employee Assistance Services
- Career development and training
- Well-being support and activities
- Voluntary benefits
- Medical indemnity cover
There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.
Tier 2 sponsorship is available - UK experience is required.
Please apply today if you are interested in this great opportunity!
