Consultant Psychiatrist

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional rehabilitation recovery service based in the Weston-super-Mare, Somerset area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

The special hospital specialises in providing locked rehabilitation for men and women who are living with mental illness and/or personality disorder that require a medium term placement

**To be considered for this position you must have an MRCPsychiatry or equivalent with full GMC registration**

As the Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

• Management of complex cases
• Care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness
• Liaison and collaborative working with care co-ordinators, commissioners, families and carers and other services/agencies
• Mental Health Act implementation and liaison with Ministry of Justice (if applicable)
• Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working including oversight of the physical health management of patients in partnership with the visiting General Practitioner
• Administrative duties associated with the care of patients including ensuring all NHSE contractual obligations are met
• Contribution to clinical governance and responsibility for setting and monitoring standards
• Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement activities and service/team evaluation and the planning of future service developments
• Maintenance of professional registration with the General Medical Council and to abide by professional codes of conduct

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

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions
• Leadership ability
• The ability to affect change professionally and organisationally
• Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health
• Knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary cases in mental and physical health
• Previous consultant experience
• Previous experience in a management role

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent Competitive Salary. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working up to 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

**£8,400 Car Allowance**

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Free meals while on duty
• Employee Assistance Services
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover

Reference ID: 6744

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