Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: Flexible - Full Time or Part Time
Location: Swindon
Salary: £154,000 p/annum PLUS £8,400 car allowance
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a team and provide expert care to survivors of acquired brain injuries, individuals with neurodegenerative conditions, and patients with complex physical and co-morbid mental health conditions.
You will provide leadership as a senior member of the team, 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.
You will have excellent CPD and professional development opportunities.
The role offers flexibility for full time or part time and there is an on-call element to this role.
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
- The ability to affect change professionally and organisationally
- 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
What will you get:
- £8,400 car allowance
- Relocation up to £8,000
- 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
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply today!
