Permanent Consultant Psychiatrist in LD

Here at Staff Partners Mental Health, we have an exciting opportunity for Consultant Psychiatrist for Adult Services for a private hospital based in Norfolk. 

Experience:

• Hold a CCT or CESR
• Have approved clinician status
• Experience in psychiatry of learning disability. 

Job Description:
The hospital provides specialist care to patients with a learning disability, with mental health needs, behaviours that challenge or offending behaviours. The setting includes low secure beds and an exciting newly opened locked rehabilitation service.
Your role as a responsible clinician will be closely supported by the senior management team on site, enabling you to provide the highest standard of clinical care to your patients. Dedicated administrative support is provided, and some remote or flexible working will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Show respect and compassion towards patients and families, as well as towards your colleagues.
• Have leadership qualities to inspire and influence the MDT and set the direction for a positive culture in the service.
• Demonstrate an awareness of restrictive practice and an ability to take positive risks within a supportive, team-based environment.
• Be committed to supporting patients in their recovery and to live their lives to reach their full potential
• Participation in 2nd on call rota  (non-residential with low contact rate) 

Job Requirements:

• MBBS or equivalent Medical Degree and MRCPsych
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• Registration on the specialist register with CAMHS CCT/CESR, along with valid AC Status
• Experience and knowledge in CAMHS
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, as well as the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team 

Benefits:
As well as a completive annual salary, you will have access to CPD, a generous annual leave allowance, birthday leave, pension scheme, private health insurance and inclusion on the company group medical indemnity scheme. 

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now and one of our dedicated recruiters will contact you.
Alternatively, you can reach Chelsea in our team on 01992 245 330.

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