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Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist

Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist

Domus Recruitment Ltd

Posted 15 days ago, valid for 11 days

Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset BS24 8EL, England

£96,000 - £115,200 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A market leader is seeking a Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist for their specialist mental health services.
The role requires a fully GMC registered individual with MBBS or equivalent qualifications, and a minimum of several years of experience in psychiatry.
Key responsibilities include overseeing inpatient care, auditing medical services, liaising with the Ministry of Justice, and leading risk assessment and clinical governance.
Candidates should be knowledgeable about the Mental Health Act and committed to continued professional development, with membership in the Royal College of Psychiatrists preferred.
Salary details were not specified in the job description, but a referral bonus of £300 is offered for successful candidate recommendations.

A market leader is looking for Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team at one of their specialist mental health services. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to take the next step in their career. Key Responsibilities of the Service Director:

The responsible clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required.

Working across a male PICUE unit.

Auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

To liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required.

The post holder will have overall responsibility of patient treatment plans, whilst liaising with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Responsibility for the supervision of reports for Mental Health Act Tribunals and managers' hearings and would be expected to attend hearings.

To lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management and to embed clinical governance within the Hospitals.

Assess capacity of inpatients whenever appropriate.

Medical Director Requirements:

Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified

Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status

Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity

Committed to continued professional development

A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Isabella Howley at Domus Recruitment.As part of our continual pursuit of quality candidates we appreciate and reward candidate recommendations from you if we successfully secure them a position. We will reward you with £300 if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month.

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