Consultant in Adult Psychiatry

Responsibilities

• Provide expert psychiatric care across the hospital, including assessments in A&E, medical, surgical, and psychiatric wards
• Attend ward reviews, MDT meetings, and CPA meetings
• Manage referrals and follow-up investigations
• Ensure appropriate prescribing and documentation through electronic systems
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support discharge planning and continuity of care
• Offer crisis intervention and provide guidance to patients and families
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Full GMC licence to practice
• Section 12/RC approval is essential
• Relevant previous experience in a similar position
• Experience in liaison psychiatry or mental health crisis settings
• Proficiency in electronic prescribing and patient management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Approved clinician status

Benefits

• First class support and advice from experienced consultants
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Access to iPoint electronic timesheet processing app
• Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors
• Access to high-quality CPD training events
• Flexible payment methods (PAYE, Umbrella, PSC, and LTD)