Consultant Psychiatrist

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Crewe, Cheshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers

This is a mental health hospital for women. The service is split in two distinct wards each offering specialist mental health service

**To be considered for this position you must hold a Full GMC Registration**

As the Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers' hearings & attend hearings
• Participate in a second on call rota, currently 1:13

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

• Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of 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
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary up to £165,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 40 hours a week working through Days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Study leave & support with CPD opportunities
• Opportunity to undertake further learning and development
• Medical indemnity cover
• Company paid life assurance scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free meals on duty & cycle to work scheme
• Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks
• Relocation package will also be considered

Reference ID: 5998

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