Here at Defence Primary Heathcare we are excited to advertise a Consultant Psychiatrist role at Venning Barracks. This position offers 40 hours per week however job share will be considered depending on business needs. If this sounds like the job for you, wed love to hear from you Main duties of the job This position is the senior clinical decision maker within the department. Without this post being filled there would be a significant reduction in the ability of the Defence Community Mental Health (DCMH) to provide clinical and advisory support or supervise other Mental Health activities. About us Our success depends on our people, our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly to deliver for us. Our civil servants are a central part of this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision-making and Parliamentary processes. In fact, with over 2,000 different roles working across 650 sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the largest, most exciting departments in government. The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm. We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay. In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team. If youve ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Lets see where your future will take you, together. Job responsibilities The main duties include but are not limited to: • Providing effective care, with an approach based on recovery and rehabilitation, to Service Personnel (SP) and entitled civilians, with timely access to skilled and effective assessment, treatment and occupational recommendations that meets the needs of the individual and the Chain of Command (CoC). • Undertaking research in mental health and mental well being. • Acting in a command liaison role to support both case management and organisational initiatives, including health promotion aimed at mental well being and welfare as resources allow. • Providing clinical education to primary care staff to enhance their capability to manage mental health problems, and to support their responsibilities in addressing the mental well being of all personnel. For full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to Job description and person specification attached. Selection process: At interview you will tested against the following behaviours: • Changing and Improving • Making Effective Decisions • Leadership • Communicating and Influencing • Managing a Quality Service Further information: The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use ofall tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview. All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken. Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in your CV and that you have saved it, making sure that any reference to your personal details have been removed from your CV prior to submitting your application. If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Qualifications Essential • Certificate of Specialist Training or equivalent in General Adult or forensic Psychiatry Desirable • Masters of Sciences (MSc) relevant to mental health Experience Essential • Current/recent clinical experience Memberships Essential • Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (F/MRCPsych) or equivalent based on a foundation medical degree. • Ability to travel independently to places of duty