Consultant Psychiatrist

The role

You will provide expert clinical care as a Responsible Clinician within a learning disability ward. You will manage complex cases and assist staff with assessments and individual care plans.

What you will do

• Providing expert clinical care as a Responsible Clinician
• Assisting qualified staff with assessments and the implementation of individual care plans
• Undertaking routine clinical tasks and activities to support patient dignity, wellbeing, and recovery
• Managing complex cases within learning disability psychiatry
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Participating in the non-residential second on-call rota

Required qualifications

• Hold a CCT or CESR in Psychiatry of Learning Disability
• Have Approved Clinician status
• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities
• Have experience managing complex clinical presentations in this population
• Understand recovery-focused care, positive risk-taking, and appropriate use of restrictive practices
• Be able to work collaboratively within a well-established MDT

Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits (gym membership, IT tech schemes, healthcare cash plan, etc.)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications through an Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service awards
• Refer-a-friend bonuses

Before you apply

• Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications
• Vacancies may close early if suitable candidates are found

About the company

pulse is a secure healthcare service providing specialist care for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, behaviors that challenge, or offending behaviors.