Overview
In this Consultant Psychiatrist role, you will provide specialist inpatient care on a 19-bed acute ward as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will lead psychiatric assessment, treatment, ward rounds and teaching, contributing to clinical governance and service improvement. The post supports research, education and the development of your own clinical interests within a supportive trust culture. You join a network of consultants with strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation and outstanding patient care. A key hook is shaping senior medical leadership within an ambitious, values-driven trust focused on quality and research.
Pay / Benefits
- Relocation expenses up to 8,000
- Excellent NHS pension scheme
- 30 days study leave over 3 years with annual study budget
- Flexible working and bespoke job planning
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Opportunity to engage in research, teaching, and quality improvement
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment to inpatients
- Lead ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Act as Responsible Clinician for detained patients under the Mental Health Act
- Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to teaching and training
- Engage in clinical governance, quality improvement and service development
- Support research, education, or special interests as part of role
Key requirements
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with licence to practise at appointment
- MRCPsych or equivalent additional clinical qualifications (desirable)
- Approved clinician status or ability to achieve within 3 months
- UK driving licence or alternative arrangement
- Excellent knowledge in specialty and strong bio-psycho-social clinical skills
- Ability to deliver undergraduate/postgraduate teaching and work in a team
- leadership and collaborative working
- clear oral and written communication
- professionalism and compassionate approach
- psychiatric assessment and treatment
- bio-psycho-social approach
- clinical governance and audit
Consultant Psychiatrist -Jade Ward (Inpatient) Crawley (45K RRP) employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
