Consultant Psychiatrist - EDU

<p></p> <p data-start="176" data-end="374">A specialist healthcare service is seeking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team on an 18-bed male and female Eating Disorder Ward. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week.</p> <p data-start="376" data-end="534">The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient mental health services in a safe and supportive environment, focused on helping patients live their best life.</p> <hr data-start="536" data-end="539"> <h3 data-start="541" data-end="569"><strong data-start="545" data-end="569">What you’ll be doing</strong></h3> <p data-start="571" data-end="706">You will join a compassionate team committed to patient wellbeing, using a personalised, evidence-based approach to support recovery.</p> <p data-start="708" data-end="737">Key responsibilities include:</p> <ul data-start="739" data-end="1339"> <li data-start="739" data-end="903"> <p data-start="741" data-end="903">Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews, and developing a therapeutic environment.</p> </li> <li data-start="904" data-end="997"> <p data-start="906" data-end="997">Acting as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).</p> </li> <li data-start="998" data-end="1100"> <p data-start="1000" data-end="1100">Supervising referral and admission processes, including contributing to pre-admission assessments.</p> </li> <li data-start="1101" data-end="1220"> <p data-start="1103" data-end="1220">Providing a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team regarding assessment, formulation, and treatment.</p> </li> <li data-start="1221" data-end="1339"> <p data-start="1223" data-end="1339">Participating in management and clinical governance meetings and contributing to service development and strategy.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1341" data-end="1406">Further information is available in the attached job description.</p> <hr data-start="1408" data-end="1411"> <h3 data-start="1413" data-end="1450"><strong data-start="1417" data-end="1450">What you’ll bring to the role</strong></h3> <p data-start="1452" data-end="1566">The role is rewarding but challenging, requiring resilience, empathy, and flexibility. No two days are the same.</p> <p data-start="1568" data-end="1593">The ideal candidate will:</p> <ul data-start="1595" data-end="2020"> <li data-start="1595" data-end="1709"> <p data-start="1597" data-end="1709">Be a strong team player with experience in multidisciplinary assessment, formulation, and management planning.</p> </li> <li data-start="1710" data-end="1833"> <p data-start="1712" data-end="1833">Hold full GMC registration, be on the relevant Specialist Register, and provide evidence of registration when required.</p> </li> <li data-start="1834" data-end="1908"> <p data-start="1836" data-end="1908">Hold a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in the appropriate area of Psychiatry.</p> </li> <li data-start="1909" data-end="2020"> <p data-start="1911" data-end="2020">Have experience working in inpatient settings with individuals facing significant mental health challenges.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2022" data-end="2078">Informal enquiries can be made via the recruitment team.</p> <hr data-start="2080" data-end="2083"> <h3 data-start="2085" data-end="2124"><strong data-start="2089" data-end="2124">What we will give you in return</strong></h3> <p data-start="2126" data-end="2294">You will be supported to develop and thrive through structured career conversations, comprehensive training, and opportunities for leadership and senior clinical roles.</p> <p data-start="2296" data-end="2313">Benefits include:</p> <ul data-start="2315" data-end="2829"> <li data-start="2315" data-end="2339"> <p data-start="2317" data-end="2339">Free on-site parking</p> </li> <li data-start="2340" data-end="2383"> <p data-start="2342" data-end="2383">30 days annual leave plus bank holidays</p> </li> <li data-start="2384" data-end="2413"> <p data-start="2386" data-end="2413">Additional birthday leave</p> </li> <li data-start="2414" data-end="2440"> <p data-start="2416" data-end="2440">Enhanced maternity pay</p> </li> <li data-start="2441" data-end="2472"> <p data-start="2443" data-end="2472">Contributory pension scheme</p> </li> <li data-start="2473" data-end="2569"> <p data-start="2475" data-end="2569">Flexible benefits, including gym membership, IT technology schemes, and healthcare cash plan</p> </li> <li data-start="2570" data-end="2622"> <p data-start="2572" data-end="2622">Access to development and training opportunities</p> </li> <li data-start="2623" data-end="2725"> <p data-start="2625" data-end="2725">Sponsorship for professional qualifications via an Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel</p> </li> <li data-start="2726" data-end="2778"> <p data-start="2728" data-end="2778">Leadership and management development programmes</p> </li> <li data-start="2779" data-end="2802"> <p data-start="2781" data-end="2802">Long service awards</p> </li> <li data-start="2803" data-end="2829"> <p data-start="2805" data-end="2829">Refer-a-friend bonuses</p> </li> </ul> <p></p>