Consultant Psych GA Inpatient (Avocet) - Generous Recruitment Package
The post holder will undertake clinical management of patients at a level appropriate for a Consultant psychiatrist. This includes diagnostic assessment, development of management plans, and treatment regimes.
The role involves providing medical expertise within a multidisciplinary team, including Junior Doctors, CPNs, Psychologists, and Social Workers, in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of referred patients. The post holder will participate in team meetings, supervision, and team development.
Support and advice will be provided to non-medical colleagues in the Teams when appropriate. Duties also include liaison with professional colleagues in primary care, secondary care, and other psychiatric teams.
The Consultant is expected to be trained in mental health and capacity legislation to meet requirements for emergency work, community treatment orders, and capacity assessment. The post holder will hold Responsible Clinician status as defined within the Mental Health Act.
Additional duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may be required, including irregular commitments outside normal duties to ensure continuity of patient care.
The post holder is also expected to participate in regular Clinical Supervision with peers to maintain standards of care and meet Clinical Governance requirements.
For further information, please see the attached job description.
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