CONSULTANT GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY SLOUGH CMHT
Employer: Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust | Location: Slough, United Kingdom | Salary: Competitive | Closing date: 30 May 2025
Discipline: Life Sciences, Psychiatry | Position Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time
Job summary
This role offers the following remuneration package for the successful external applicant:
* £15,000 - Recruitment & Retention Premia
* £8,000 - Relocation Allowance (if applicable)
* £950 - CPD Allowance
* 1 PA - for Special interest (subject to agreement)
We welcome applications from both consultant and up to 12 months NHS Locum Consultant candidates.
Our Trust has an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission, excellent staff survey results, leadership in digital maturity, and a mature Quality Improvement approach. We are highly regarded by trainee doctors and support international medical graduates in achieving GMC registration and specialist status.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time position supporting the CMHT and the newly developed Mental Health Integrated Community Service (MHICS), including seeing a small number of patients directly and contributing to the wider multidisciplinary team.
About us
Located at New Horizons in Slough, our team works with adults facing severe mental health challenges, supporting families and carers. We also operate a Recovery Team with psychoeducation, workshops, and peer mentoring programs. Our service is a partnership between Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Slough Borough Council.
Job description
Responsibilities
* Weekly supervision of a GP trainee (1 hour) in addition to clinical duties
* 7.5 PA as Direct Clinical Care (clinics, MDTs, MHA work, etc.)
* 2.5 PA as Supporting Professional Activities (CPD, leadership, audits, etc.)
* Additional opportunities include participating as a Trust Appraiser and supervising GPVTS trainees.
Managerial duties
Attend monthly meetings with the Locality Manager and participate in regular individual support meetings.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* GMC registration with license to practice
* On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months
* Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months
* UK driving license or alternative evidence
* Excellent clinical and communication skills
* Ability to manage clinical complexity and lead teams
Desirable Qualifications
* Higher degree in medical education, research, or management
* MRCPsych or other clinical qualifications
* Experience in research, audit, and service improvement
Additional requirements
This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and requires current UK registration. Applications from those requiring sponsorship are welcome.
Employer details
Employer: Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address: Pursers Court, Slough, SL2 5BX
Website: [link]
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