Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director

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  • Jan 26, 2024
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director to work in an exceptional private hospital based in the Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a private hospital which provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems

To be considered for this position you must be fully GMC registered and on the specialist register for general adult psychiatry & be MBBS qualified or equivalent

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 the 1 in 6/7 telephone on-call rota

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

You will receive an excellent salary up to £90,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 24 hours a week. 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

Most of our sites provide free meals on shift

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: 6278

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