Position Overview & Specifications

A brilliant new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist - Male Personality Disorder to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Bury, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers

A purpose built environment offering a wide range of specialist mental health services for men and women as well as CAMHS

**To be considered for this position you must hold a Full GMC Registration**

As the Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

· Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)

· Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT

· Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users

· Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment

· Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits

· Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance

· Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers’ hearings & attend hearings

· Participate in a second on call rota, currently 1:13

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

· Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis

· Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity

· A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes

· Committed to continued professional development

· Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary up to £155,000 per annum. This exciting position is a Full Time role working through Days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

· Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service

· Study leave & support with CPD opportunities

· Opportunity to undertake further learning and development

· Medical indemnity cover

· Company paid life assurance scheme

· Contributory pension scheme

· Free meals on duty & cycle to work scheme

· Access to the NHS Discount Scheme

· Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks

· Relocation package will also be considered

Reference ID: 2957

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567