At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop tailored treatment plans for patients with eating disorders.
- Company: Leading independent mental health hospital in Preston, Lancashire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, birthday holiday, flexible benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent career growth and service development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: CCST/CCT in Psychiatry and experience in inpatient settings preferred.
The predicted salary is between 105000 - 108528 £ per year.
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Preston, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of the UK's leading health care providers. This is an independent mental health hospital, specialising in the management and treatment of acute mental ill health and eating disorders.
To be considered for this position you must hold a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry.
As a Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:
- Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments of patients with eating disorders to diagnose and determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Developing individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each patient, which may involve a combination of medical, psychological, and nutritional interventions.
- Prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications as part of the overall treatment approach, such as antidepressants or antipsychotics for co-occurring conditions like depression or anxiety.
- Working closely with a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, dieticians, nurses, occupational therapists, and social workers to ensure coordinated and holistic care for patients.
- Advocating for the needs of patients with eating disorders and their families, as well as providing education and support to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding these conditions.
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
- Passionate about delivering first class psychiatric care.
- Experience of working in inpatient settings with people with significant mental health difficulties.
- Previous experience in Eating Disorder Services at consultant level.
- Keen interest in developing services within a forward thinking transitional environment.
The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary of £105,000 - £108,528 pro rata. Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 22.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
- Birthday Holiday - Birthday as an extra day annual leave.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
- Access to development opportunities.
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
- Refer a friend bonus.
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