Consultant Psychiatrist Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
West Midlands Combined Authority
Salary: GBP 100,000 - 125,000
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Job overview
In Birmingham, we have about 24,000 people who have a learning disability. In our fast-paced day-to-day lives, many of them face challenges with daily living and being an active member in society. At Learning Disabilities, we are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to partner with us and make a difference for our patients.
Main duties of the job
* Senior Psychiatric input and clinical leadership for the locality Multidisciplinary Team, ensuring safe and effective care.
* Supervision of psychiatric medical staff working within the Learning Disability Service.
* Undertake teaching and educational initiatives to develop skills of the Local Multidisciplinary team and the wider Learning Disability Service.
* Interface with neurology and other health services to facilitate access for service users.
* Senior interface with other community mental health services to ensure optimum Psychiatric Services for service users.
* Psychiatric advice and leadership to Clinical Reference Groups along with other management activities.
* Liaison with children services to optimise transition of children into adult service.
* Maintain and develop professional competencies using The Royal College of Psychiatrists’ monitored Personal Development Plan.
* Support and participate in Clinical Governance and Audit.
* Comply with all Trust policies, including Equal Opportunities policies.
* Participation in the consultant out of hours on-call rota.
* Utilise electronic patient records system to maintain clinical records.
Person specification
* GCSE English & Maths or equivalent
* Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Programmes
* Significant administrative and office experience
* Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other clinical qualifications
* Experience with neurodevelopmental disorders, psychological therapies, liaison
* Experience in the UK at consultant level in specialist services for people with intellectual disability
* Recognised basic medical degree
* Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, or has a long-term health condition, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Benefits of working for us:
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area
* Discounts for local and national retailers
* Dedicated well-being services for all employees
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