This locum consultant post covers a 10-week assignment with the Ministry of Defence at RAF Leeming Mental Health Centre. The work centres on fresh case assessments and reviews of serving personnel, remote and face to face, with occupational advice to referrers. It is 40 hours a week and includes supervising other mental health professionals and helping train GP vocational trainees. Candidates must already hold Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Undertake clinical sessions, remote and face to face, for the DCMH, including fresh assessments and reviews of referred service personnel
- Liaise with referrers and line management to support the clinical and occupational management of patients
- Provide occupational recommendations to referrers or medical centres in line with MOD and single Service policy
- Supervise the clinical activity of other mental health professionals
- Liaise with MOD-contracted and other NHS and non-NHS in-patient providers to plan discharge for admitted personnel
- Complete reports and documentation under MOD policy or the requirements of other government departments
- Assist educational supervisors in training GP vocational trainees and mental health trainees
- Attend individual management reviews or case conferences with primary healthcare and line management as required
What’s required
Qualifications
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for General Psychiatry and/or Forensic Psychiatry
- Current, satisfactory annual appraisal under GMC Good Medical Practice
- Sufficient CPD in line with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidance
Registration & licences
- Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983, or Approved Medical Practitioner status under Section 22 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
- Current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults certification up to Level 3
- PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access Northern Ireland certificate
- Right to work in the UK without restrictions on hours
- Satisfactory compliance checks before placement
What’s offered
- Weekly payments and a choice of payment model
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments
- Free uniforms if required
- Free mandatory training
- Assigned experienced consultant for support through application and assignment
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
