Join a brand-new acute Mental Health service where you will play a central role in shaping care pathways and building the culture alongside the senior leadership team.
This role is ideal for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in inpatient settings, including working with patients under the Mental Health Act, and with an interest in supporting trauma-affected patients.
Key Responsibilities
* Assume Responsible Clinician (RC) duties for Dunnock View, supported by non-consultant grade doctors and the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist
* Ensure patients admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely
* Oversee medication management
* Support clinical governance, including quality assurance, complaints management, and co-production
* Deliver care in line with NICE guidance
* Lead and manage CPA and ICR processes to ensure compliance with quality standards
* Participate in the On Call Consultant rota
Requirements
* Medically qualified (MRC Psych or equivalent)
* Innovative and able to initiate corporate decisions
* Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and mental health
* Knowledge of change management, legislation, contemporary mental health issues, and purchaser/provider contractual issues
What’s on Offer
* Competitive annual salary
* 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave
* Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with employer contribution
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced maternity package
* Free meals while on duty
* Employee Assistance Services
* Career development and training opportunities
* Wellbeing support and activities
* Voluntary benefits
* Medical indemnity cover
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