Job Description
Job Description
Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a leading women's mental health service, offering care across acute, low secure, and rehabilitation settings. This purpose-built hospital provides trauma-informed and compassion-focused care to women with complex care needs and mental health conditions, including personality disorder.
Salary: Up to £165k dependant on experience + £8,400 car allowance
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Setting: Women's mental health
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Your key responsibilities will be;
• Act as Responsible Clinician for 18 inpatients
• Lead MDT discussions and support evidence-based treatment
• Manage complex care pathways across levels of security
• Support trauma-informed, PBS and recovery-focused models
• Liaise with external agencies and attend MHRTs and CPAs
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior doctors
• Contribute to service improvement and clinical governance
For this role, we're looking for someone who has;
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
• Experience in general adult or forensic psychiatry
• Strong background in inpatient care and risk management
What benefits are on offer;
• Competitive salary & car allowance
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off
• Enhanced pension & life assurance
• Free meals while on duty
• Protected CPD and development time
• Medical indemnity cover
• Wellbeing and EAP services
What can Athona offer you?
• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
• Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.
Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.
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