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MSI Recruitment is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry who is passionate about improving lives of women with complex health needs.
Working 37.5 hours a week, you will provide care and treatment for adult women with a range of mental health issues, responsible for delivering care programmes, managing physical health concerns and providing individualised approaches to the care and treatment of people admitted to the hospital.
This role includes second on-call duties (currently 1 in 15 for full time consultants) and some wards have middle-grade support. There are also opportunities for voluntary paid extra first on call locum shifts, and time back in lieu for on-call work.
Key responsibilities for the Consultant Psychiatrist role:
- Working effectively with patients and colleagues to ensure the best care and treatment outcomes
- Driving multidisciplinary care
- Contributing to service development and governance processes e.g. via quality improvement work
- Building positive relationships with external stakeholders such as NHS England case managers
- Undertaking psychiatric assessments for women referred to the unit to determine the appropriate level of care to be provided
- Providing oral and written evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearings
- Ensuring that you are up to date with the latest developments by attending conferences, online courses etc.
Minimum requirements for the Consultant Psychiatrist is:
- Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- To be on (or about to join) the GMC specialist register for either forensic or general adult psychiatry
- Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
- To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and up to date with appraisals
What will you get in return:
- £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.
Tier 2 sponsorship is available - UK experience is required.
