Consultant Psychiatrist

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional hospital service based in the Keighley, West Yorkshire area. As a Psychiatrist you will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This special hospital provides a safe and supportive environment for up to 43 men and women with complex mental health issues, including our specialist nine bed dementia service.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:
• Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission
• Conduct Admission assessment and ensure effective management plans of all patients on the unit
• Conduct risk assessment and review regularly
• Allocate specialist psychological treatments in line with individual need
• Assess physical health - taking special responsibility for medical issues/medically
• Supervising and directing the work of other staff who treat the patients.
• Ensuring effective liaison with referring teams.
• Facilitating regular CPA review meeting
• Act as Responsible Clinicians for patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
• To provide on-call service and ensure the provision of medical cover to the unit at all times.

An ideal Consultant Psychiatrist must have these skills as they are beneficial for this position:
• CCT in General Adult or Forensic psychiatry
• Have experience of working with women patients and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Able to show a can-do attitude always
• Excellent communication skills

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent competitive salary. This exciting position is a Full Time role and in return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment) + Birthday leave
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Free meals while on duty
• Employee Assistance Services
• Continuous learning and development
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Voluntary benefits

To be considered for this position you must have a CCT in General Adult or Forensic psychiatry
Reference ID: 4007
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call Lisa Halls on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk