Consultant Psychiatrist (Female Acute)

Overview

In this role you will provide senior medical cover as Responsible Clinician on Sandford Ward, a 16-bed female acute service, guiding inpatient care and medical governance. You will work with a first-class MDT to deliver person-centered, high-quality treatment aligned with GMC standards. There is a clear path to Medical Director level through internal schemes, offering leadership and impact in a compassionate, regulated setting.

Pay / Benefits

• Visa sponsorship available
• Generous annual leave
• 5 days study leave and study budget
• Life Assurance scheme (3x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research and teaching opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-quality care for Sandford Ward inpatients
• Act as a positive role model for patients, families, and staff
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans with the MDT
• Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations
• Undertake investigations, diagnosis and treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews and clinical audits
• Lead risk assessment, risk management and clinical governance
• Supervise MHA tribunal reports and attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfers and leave approvals
• Maintain patient records and ensure effective communication with Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• Contribute to CPD and adhere to GMC/DOH/RCP standards
• Participate in on-call rota as required

Key requirements

• Fully GMC registered
• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Strong communication and medical notes writing skills
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• MRCPsych or equivalent

• Excellent communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Professionalism and empathy
• Mental State Examination
• Mental Health Act governance and tribunals
• Risk assessment and management

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