Consultant Psychiatrist - Part Time

Consultant Psychiatrist

Join a brand-new acute Mental Health service where you will play a central role in shaping care pathways and building the culture alongside the senior leadership team.

This role is ideal for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in inpatient settings, including working with patients under the Mental Health Act, and with an interest in supporting trauma-affected patients.

Key Responsibilities

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• Assume Responsible Clinician (RC) duties for Dunnock View, supported by non-consultant grade doctors and the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist
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• Ensure patients admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely
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• Oversee medication management
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• Support clinical governance, including quality assurance, complaints management, and co-production
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• Deliver care in line with NICE guidance
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• Lead and manage CPA and ICR processes to ensure compliance with quality standards
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• Participate in the On Call Consultant rota

Requirements

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• Medically qualified (MRC Psych or equivalent)
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• Innovative and able to initiate corporate decisions
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• Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and mental health
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• Knowledge of change management, legislation, contemporary mental health issues, and purchaser/provider contractual issues
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• Previous Consultant experience

What’s on Offer

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• Competitive annual salary
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• £5,000 car allowance
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• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave
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• Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with employer contribution
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Life Assurance

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• Enhanced maternity package
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• Free meals while on duty
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Employee Assistance Services

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• Career development and training opportunities
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• Wellbeing support and activities
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• Voluntary benefits
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• Medical indemnity cover