Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: Full Time
Location: Clacton on Sea
Salary: £154,000 p/annum PLUS £8,400 car allowance
This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new acute Mental Health Service that's opened this summer. You will be an integral part of shaping the care pathways and being part of building the culture alongside the senior leadership team.
We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience of working with people in inpatient settings who may be treated under the Mental Health Act and are interested in providing treatment for women and men who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental disorders.
You will play an active role in supporting clinical governance processes and contribute towards the successful development of the service.
Key responsibilities for the Consultant Psychiatrist role:
- Ensure that people admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely
- Medication management
- Quality assurance, complaints and co-production
- Delivery of NICE guidance
- Lead and manage the CPA and ICR process to ensure full compliance with quality standards
You will also be required to take part in the On Call Consultant rota.
Minimum requirements for the Consultant Psychiatrist is:
- Medically qualified with MRCPsych or equivalent
- Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions
- Have essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health
- Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues
- Have previous Consultant experience
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!