Consultant Psychiatrist - Male PICU

An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Psychiatrist - Male PICU to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Edgbaston, Birmingham area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital provides fast access to expert treatment for a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, and stress

**To be considered for this position you must hold a CCST/CCT or equivalent in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a valid GMC registration**

As the Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

• RC responsibility for all patients
• Safe prescribing and monitoring of physical health
• Comprehensive Assessments and treatment planning with patients external share holders and carers
• Management of patients on the ward including physical health, mental state and risk management and formulation
• Adhering to organisational admission and discharge policy and procedures
• Timely discharge GP notifications and discharge summaries
• Preparation of Mental Health Act tribunal reports
• Must have proficient IT skills as prompt entry onto the electronic care record is essential
• Engagement with external professionals and families/carers
• Participation in audit, research, quality and performance management and other clinical and professional activities

The following skills and experience are preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Previous Consultancy experience is desirable but not essential
• You will fulfil the role of Responsible/Approved Clinician to patients and experience of working in inpatient settings with people with significant mental health difficulties
• Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
• A positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an amazing salary of £160,000 - £165,000 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:

• A dedicated speciality doctor to support your clinical duties
• The site also has a Junior Doctor/RMO rota based on site. They cover out of hour period and are occasionally available to support the team during the day
• Generous annual leave entitlement and study leave to attend CPD opportunities, conferences etc
• An extra days holiday to have your birthday off
• Meal from the hospital canteen at very affordable rates
• There will be opportunity for career development within the company healthcare network
• You will be well supported within your role, with a strong focus on continuing professional development
• Opportunities to take a lead role within the hospital - eg. medicines management/safeguarding
• Access to funded CPD courses relevant to the role
• Support from a managers on call system (on call Manager and Senior Manager) out of hours
• Extensive training through our online academy as well as face-to-face training
• Access to a pooled wellbeing fund, which is used to improve health and wellbeing of the team
• Access to kitchen with free hot and cold drinks and fruit
• Our independent Employee Assistant Programme can offer confidential emotional and practical support and advice to colleagues, 24/7
• Company pension scheme

Reference ID: 1620

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV