Job overview
Our Client is seeking to recruit a highly motivated substantive consultant psychiatrist to work with for their Trust with the Assessment & Treatment Service in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex. The post holder will work closely with Senior Managers and other consultants to contribute towards local service development.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and confident Consultant Psychiatrist to join vibrant, dynamic and professional services. The Consultants will provide quality mental health care and treatment for patients with severe and enduring mental illness. It is expected that the post holder will embrace New Ways of Working in their clinical practice.
Main responsibilities
The Consultants will provide quality mental health care and treatment for patients with severe and enduring mental illness.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Basic Medical Training
2. Full GMC/UK Registration
3. MRC Psych or equivalent
4. CST and entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or expected within 6 months
5. Section 12 approval and AC approval
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Experience & training in management of people who are severely mentally ill
7. Good understanding and knowledge of all aspects of adult psychiatry
8. Thorough knowledge of legislation relating to mental health
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
9. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and with other Agencies
10. Demonstrable evidence of effective communication skills
11. Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
12. Mobility to travel across sites
13. Understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff & patients
14. Proven ability to liaise and maintain a professional relationship with a diverse range of people
Desirable criteria
15. Interest in teaching
16. Member of a medical defence
Values
Essential criteria
Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice