Permanent Consultant Psychiatrist in LD

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

Experience:
The postholder will hold a CCST / CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry and will have experience of working in inpatient settings with people with significant mental health difficulties. 

Job Description:
House is a 12 bedded and a 1 bedded bespoke pod, low secure unit for adults with a primary diagnosis of Learning disability and secondary mental health issues. We have a strong focus on recovery and enabling patients to reintegrate back into the community. 

Responsibilities:

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.
• Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of young people.
• Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy.
• Contributing to inhouse training programmes within the services and offering supervision to other members of the multi disciplinary team, particularly junior medical staff.
• Maintaining CPD and revalidation requirements, as determined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists or other relevant statutory bodies.
• Contributing to the development and evaluation of services in collaboration with the Lead Consultant and Clinical Service Manager.
• Ensures the services and support provide offers good value for money and supports the overall aim of the site. 

Job Requirements:

• MBBS or Equivalent Medical Degree and MRCPsych with s12/AC approval
• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice
• Committed to continued professional development
• Desirable to have had significant experience of inpatient mental health acute units.
• Able to work collaboratively as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Company and Site Benefits 

Benefits:
•          A competitive salary
•          30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
•          Contributory pension scheme
•          Life Insurance Policy
•          Medical indemnity cover
•          Excellent career development opportunities within Group
•          Clinical networking and support from Acute and PICU Network 

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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