Consultant Psychiatrist

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist
Job Family: Healthcare
Location: Various Locations

Main Purpose

Provide high-quality clinical care to patients, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centered treatment programs based on the recovery model.

Key Responsibilities

• Take clinical responsibility for patients, including conducting ward rounds, risk reviews, and strategic planning.
• Act as the Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Contribute to pre-admission assessments and provide psychiatric expertise to the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in management and clinical governance meetings, contributing to service strategy.
• Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to in-house training programs.
• Maintain CPD and revalidation requirements as per professional standards.
• Support service development and evaluation in collaboration with the Lead Consultant.

Skills & Experience

• CCST/CCT or equivalent in Psychiatry.
• Experience in inpatient settings and managing individuals with significant mental health challenges.
• Strong team player with a multidisciplinary approach to care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and confidence with patients.
• Ability to manage sensitive patient data with confidentiality and accuracy.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervise junior doctors and contribute to their professional growth.
• Ensure quality standards in care, treatment, and service delivery.
• Engage in clinical supervision and maintain professional development.

Working Environment:

• Requires physical stamina and emotional resilience.

Special Features:

• Focus on innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Support a transparent and flexible approach to patient care and service pricing.