Consultant Psychiatrist

An outstanding job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to work in a brand new residential service based in the Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

A brand new nurse-led residential service designed to support adults with enduring mental health conditions who no longer require hospital-level care.

To be considered for this position you must hold a (CCT) or equivalent in Psychiatry, and be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a license to practice in the UK

As the 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)
• Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members
• Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults

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

• Experience managing complex mental health conditions in NHS or equivalent settings
• Able to demonstrate clinical excellence and strong leadership within multidisciplinary teams
• A sound knowledge of NHS standards, guidelines (e.g., NICE), and legislation relevant to mental health practice in the UK, including the Mental Health Act
• Proven skills in psychopharmacology, risk assessment, and evidence-based treatment approaches are essential
• Excellent communication, team working, and stakeholder engagement abilities are required
• Experience contributing to clinical audits, service development, and training

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary of £60,000 pro rata. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 15 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Your Birthday as an extra day annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptop/tablets/smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonus

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