Consultant psychiatrist post in General Adult Psychiatry, based in the Community Mental Health Teams at Desborough House, run by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on clinical leadership and care for patients with complex needs, working alongside primary care, acute services and a multidisciplinary team. The role also includes shaping patient pathways, service development, supervising junior doctors and taking part in teaching, CPD and research. Candidates need full GMC registration, MRCPsych and section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act.
What the job involves
- Provide expert clinical leadership and high-quality care to patients with complex needs
- Manage, appraise and professionally supervise junior medical staff within the New Deal and Working Time Directive
- Work with primary care, acute services and the multidisciplinary team
- Shape patient pathways and contribute to service development
- Record clinical activity accurately and complete timely administrative duties
- Take part in service and business planning
- Take part in annual consultant appraisal and job plan review with the clinical manager
- Attend and take part in the Trust academic programme, including teaching, internal CPD and research
- Work with local managers and colleagues to run services efficiently
- Maintain GMC registration, section 12(2) and Approved Clinician approval, and follow codes of conduct
- Comply with Trust policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions
Qualifications
- MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
- CCT in general adult psychiatry
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register, or within 12 months of CCT at interview
- Approval under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
Nice to have
- Relevant higher degree, such as MD, PhD or MSc, or other additional clinical qualifications
- Liaison accreditation
- Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post
What’s offered
- £30k golden hello on appointment
- Flexible working
- Generous leave package
- Relocation support
- Fast-track physiotherapy, Employee Assistance and NHS discounts
- Mentoring and peer groups
- New Consultant Development Programme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
