Consultant Psychiatrist - EDU

The role

You will join a team on an 18-bed male and female Eating Disorder Ward. You will take clinical responsibility for patients and act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).

What you will do

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients
• Conducting multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, and strategic reviews
• Developing a therapeutic environment
• Acting as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983)
• Supervising referral and admission processes
• Contributing to pre-admission assessments
• Providing a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team regarding assessment, formulation, and treatment
• Participating in management and clinical governance meetings
• Contributing to service development and strategy

Required qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• On the relevant Specialist Register
• Hold a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in the appropriate area of Psychiatry
• Experience working in inpatient settings with individuals facing significant mental health challenges

Nice to have

• Experience in multidisciplinary assessment, formulation, and management planning

Benefits

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

About the company

The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient mental health services in a safe and supportive environment.