Medical Lead Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Exeter
Salary: Up to £154,000 p/annum PLUS £8,400 car allowance
Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to move forward in your career? A senior leadership role that is both challenging and immensely rewarding could be the ideal role for you.
You have the opportunity to become the Medical Lead for our acute and locked rehabilitation mental health services within the South-west region.
You will be key in supporting clinical governance and service delivery across three sites. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in providing medical management for the dedicated psychiatrists working in these services. At the services, you will collaborate with Associate Specialists and a diverse, talented multidisciplinary team. Physical healthcare is supported by a RGN and visiting GPs. You will also hold a clinical caseload.
Key responsibilities for the Medical Lead Consultant Psychiatrist role:
- Senior clinical advisory role to sites on clinical matters and clinical strategy across 3 sites
- Participating in development and reviewing of policies and procedures
- Leadership around Quality improvement and clinical governance
- Medical management, supervision of other medics and recruitment
- Regional representation within Elysium's clinical governance structures
- Responsible Clinician role with an inpatient caseload
- Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working
- Mental Health Act implementation and liaison with Ministry of Justice (if applicable)
- Leadership of your chosen site's clinical governance meetings and service development alongside the Hospital Director
There is a two-tier on-call system. The post holder will be part of the second tier on-call as the duty Responsible Clinician. The post holder will be expected to provide cover for other medical colleagues during annual leave and other absences and this is reciprocated.
Minimum requirements for the Medical Lead Consultant Psychiatrist is:
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Section 12(2) approval to work in England and Approved clinician status
- Previous medical leadership experience is desirable
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
Tier 2 sponsorship is available, UK experience is required.
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply today!
