ID - 1702
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Salary: £180,000 / annum
Shifts Pattern: 37.5 hours a week
Location: Chesterfield S44
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership and deliver high-quality psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary setting. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with complex mental health conditions, working collaboratively with the wider healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for service users.
* Provide medical leadership within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of clinical practice.
* Prescribe and monitor medication, reviewing effectiveness and side effects.
* Develop and oversee evidence-based treatment programmes tailored to individual needs.
* Liaise with families, carers, and external agencies to support holistic care.
* Take an active role in multidisciplinary ward rounds, clinical reviews, and case conferences.
* Provide supervision, guidance, and support to junior doctors and other healthcare professionals.
* Contribute to safeguarding, risk management, and governance processes.
* Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation in line with professional standards.
* Participate in audits, service development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills & Attributes
* Strong leadership, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and professional colleagues.
* Commitment to patient-centred care and recovery-focused practice.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency framework.
Qualifications & Experience
* Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
* Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act (or eligibility to obtain).
* Membership/Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych or equivalent).
* Significant post-registration experience in psychiatry, preferably within inpatient or specialist services.
* Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development and clinical governance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £180,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
* When are you available for an interview?
* How soon can you join us?
* Do you have CCST / CCT or equivalent in the relevant areas of Psychiatry ?
* Do you require a Sponsorship for Fulltime Job ?
* Do you have experience working as Consultant Psychiatrist within Healthcare setting ?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 1702