Consultant Psychiatrist

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Blackburn, Lancashire area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This special mental health service caters to the treatment needs of male patients with a mental illness and/or personality disorder, maximising their opportunity for recovery, rehabilitation and independent living

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*To be considered for this position you must hold a CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or Rehabilitation Psychiatry and registered with the GMC

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As a Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

·         Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu

·         Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983)

·         Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy

·         Contributing to in-house training programmes within the services and offering supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, particularly junior medical staff

·         Maintaining CPD and re-validation requirements, as determined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists or other relevant statutory bodies

·         Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to assessment, formulation and treatment

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

·         Experienced & knowledgeable in General Adult Psychiatry

·         Knowledgeable of current issues in General Adult Psychiatry and the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity

·         A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes

·         Committed to continued professional development

·         Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

·         Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

·         A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary of £160,050 per annum.

This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

·         25 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years of service and 30 days after 10 years service)

·         Birthday Leave

·         Enhanced maternity pay

·         Contributory pension scheme

·         Opportunities to develop and train in a wide variety of care settings

·         Support and training from the beginning of your career

·         Supplemented meals

·         Access to Employee Assistant programme and other wellness programmes

·         Employee benefits scheme (e.g.

discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple Products loan scheme)

Reference ID: 6704

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk