Job Description: General Adults Consultant Psychiatrist
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary
Salary Type: Annual
Salary Range: £125,000 - £160,000
Job Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and treatment to adult patients.
* Conduct regular follow-up appointments and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
* Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
* Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects within the psychiatric department.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
* Be involved in mentoring and training junior medical staff and trainees.
* Participate in administrative responsibilities, including committee memberships as required.
* Stay current with evolving clinical practices and research in adult psychiatry.
Essential Qualifications:
* License: GMC registration with a license to practice.
* Core Psychiatry Training (CT1–CT3): 3 years full-time training covering general adult psychiatry and other subspecialties, enabling eligibility for Higher Specialist Training.
* Higher Specialist Training (ST4–ST6): 3 years in a chosen psychiatry subspecialty (e.g., adult, forensic, child and adolescent, or old age psychiatry), leading to a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
* Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT): Confirms eligibility for consultant psychiatrist roles and placement on the GMC Specialist Register.
* Recognised medical degree (e.g., MBBS, MBChB) from a GMC-approved institution.
Desired Experience:
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in psychiatry, with a focus on adult patients.
* Experience working in NHS hospitals or private psychiatric providers, such as Cygnet Healthcare, is preferred.
Additional Guidelines:
* Location Preference: Ideally local to the hospital site; however, a relocation package is available for candidates based elsewhere in the UK or Ireland.
* Working Hours: 37.5 hours a week in person, varying between 36 to 42 hours/week based on role requirements.
* Shifts may vary based on hospital requirements; some roles allow for up to 2 days of remote work.
* Travel: Primarily onsite, with no significant travel required.
* Interview Process: 2–3 stages, including a potential meet-and-greet with the team.