Medical Consultant Psychiatrist

Do you want to work in a brand-new acute Mental Health service, where you will be integral to shaping the care pathways and building the culture alongside the senior leadership team? If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience of working with people in inpatient settings who may be treated under the Mental Health Act, and are interested in providing treatment for women and men who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental disorders. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will take on RC responsibility (subject to final CQC registration). The RC will have the support of a non-consultant grade doctor and Lead Consultant Psychiatrist. You will actively support clinical governance processes and contribute to the service\’s successful development. Your responsibilities will include: Ensure that people admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely Medication management Quality assurance, complaints and co-production Delivery of NICE guidance Lead and manage the CPA and ICR process to ensure full compliance with quality standards To be successful in this role, you\’ll need to: Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions Have an essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, and knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues Have previous Consultant experience What you will get: ~ Competitive annual salary ~£8,400 car allowance ~30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! ~ A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution ~ Life Assurance for added peace of mind. ~ Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. ~ Free meals while on duty ~ Employee Assistance Services ~ Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. ~ Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. ~ Voluntary benefits ~ Medical indemnity cover There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.