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As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you’ll know what it means to lead a team and strive for excellence. Join an established medical team at Crossley Place to make a real difference for women with complex mental health needs.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team (Nursing, OT, Psychology, and Social Work) to provide care and treatment for up to 10 service users in single occupancy apartments.
Your key responsibilities will include managing complex cases, formulating care plans, guiding evidence-based treatments, and advising on psychiatric and medical issues within the unit. You will also be responsible for the administration of the Mental Health Act, Clinical Policy, and Standards.
As a valued staff member, you will benefit from excellent CPD and professional development opportunities. We are open to part-time working (3 days a week) in a rewarding environment, offering a highly competitive salary, pension scheme, and other benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
* Liaison and collaboration with care co-ordinators, families, carers, and other agencies
* Development and review of Directorate policies and procedures
* Implementation of the Mental Health Act and liaison with the Ministry of Justice (if applicable)
* Working within multidisciplinary and multi-agency partnerships
* Administrative duties including ensuring contractual obligations are met and discharge summaries are sent within 24 hours
* Maintaining GMC registration and professional conduct standards
* Maintaining Section 12(2) and approved clinician status
The hospital operates a two-tier on-call system. The post holder will be part of the second-tier hospital on-call as the duty Responsible Clinician, providing cover during absences and supporting colleagues.
Qualifications and Experience:
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Full GMC registration with license to practice
* MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
* Ability to independently manage clinical care
* Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
* Experience in General Adult settings and multidisciplinary teamwork
* Experience in acute inpatient or community settings, with risk assessment and management skills
Where You Will Be Working:
Crossley Place offers a specialist apartment-based model for women with complex mental health needs, emphasizing patient-centered care and alternative approaches to traditional hospital settings.
What You Will Get:
* Competitive annual salary
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
* Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and contributions
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity Package
* Free meals on duty
* Employee Assistance Services
* Career development and training
* Wellbeing support and activities
* Voluntary benefits
* Medical indemnity cover
Additional benefits include retail discounts and special offers.
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