We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for a General Adult Consultant working for a private Service based in Bury St Edmunds. This is a full-time role, covering 23 beds.
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you would join a passionate team who are keen to continue to drive and deliver the highest quality of care for the patients they support. Being part of and maintaining a supportive learning environment for staff members is essential. As RC, you would have the support of a Medical Secretary and Specialist Doctor. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that clients receive a holistic and person-centric care and treatment programme based on the recovery model. You will also be expected to support providing high-quality clinical care using the services of the hospital.
Salary: £154,000 per annum + £8.4k car allowance
Position: General Adult Consultant
Hours: Full time
Setting: 23 beds
Location: East of England
For this role, you will be responsible for:
1. Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews, and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
2. Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
3. Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation, and treatment of patients.
4. Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital and contributing to the development of service strategy.
5. Contributing to in-house training programmes within the services and offering supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, particularly junior medical staff.
6. Maintaining CPD and re-validation requirements, as determined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists or other relevant statutory bodies.
7. Being part of an on-call RC rota.
What benefits are on offer?
1. £8,400 car allowance
2. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
3. A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
4. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
5. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
6. Free meals while on duty
7. Employee Assistance Services
8. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
9. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
10. Voluntary benefits
11. Medical indemnity cover, which may include on-call for The Chimneys and other sites in Elysium.
For this role, we’re looking for someone who is:
1. Medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent.
2. Innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions.
3. Have an essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health.
4. Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues.
5. Have previous Consultant experience in a management role.
What can Athona offer you?
1. Experts in the psychiatry sector offering a professional and supportive service.
2. Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS and private sector, many exclusive to Athona.
3. Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
4. Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK.
5. A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations.
6. Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfill your career goals.
If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Frankie on 01277 286 033.
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