Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with learning disabilities presenting with mental health conditions, behavioural challenges, or neurodevelopmental disorders
• Lead the development of care plans and risk assessments
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior medical staff
• Conduct outpatient clinics, home visits, and collaborate with community teams, social care, and families
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician (AC) Status
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Psychiatry of Learning Disability or within six months of achieving CCT
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligibility for inclusion
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-working skills

About the Company

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