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Job role: Consultant Psychiatrist
Company name: NHS Jobs
Job Location: United Kingdom
Job Sector: Healthcare
Job reference: 1412444644
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About the Job:
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 secretarial team. Specialty doctor cover is available for the acute ward.
You will have access to excellent CPD, and the support of a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre consultants from varied sub-specialties.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing RC and consultant psychiatrist input to inpatients
- 0.5 wte will carry a case load of 8-12 patients depending on the nature of the service
- Participation in a low frequency second- on-call rota for the region
- Assessing new referrals to ensure that the service meets the needs of those who are admitted.
- Providing leadership to the clinical team and contributing to clinical governance and service development
- Maintaining good relationships with external agencies such as community teams and commissioning bodies.
- Contributing to the training and education
To be successful in your application, you will need:
- To hold MRCPsych or equivalent
- CCT in general adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, psychiatry of LD or medical psychotherapy is preferred. We will consider experienced candidates who are not on the specialist register but have AC status.
- Full GMC registration and to have had an appraisal within the 12 months.
- Section 12 (2) approval and AC status
- Experience of working within an MDT in providing care for patients with complex needs
- To be innovative, motivated, and passionate
- To have a good team ethos
For more information, please contact Dr Sindhu Ashim, Medical Director, email: [email protected]; t: 01514222140
What you will get:
- Competitive Salary
- £5000 car allowance
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
- Up to 5 days study leave/year
- Free meals and parking
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
- 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
- Access to Wagestream, to help you manage your finances
- Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
- Pension contribution to secure your future.
- Medical indemnity cover
- Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
- Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.
To apply for this job please visit beta.jobs.nhs.uk.
