Consultant Psychiatrist

Introduction

As a consultant, you'll know what it means to lead a team. To always strive for better. Join an established medical team at St Mary's hospital as a Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist and make a real difference to men who have enduring mental health and neurocognitive problems from various forms of Acquired Brain injury.

St Mary's hospital has 67 beds spread across 4 main wards. There is one 17-bedded ward providing Neurorehabilitation services for men with acquired brain injury and mental health symptoms. Another 20-bedded unit is an acute psychiatric facility for men. The other 2 wards provide care to men in secure forensic services, including Adams ward (a medium secure ABI ward) and Dalston ward (a low secure ABI ward).

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, some of your key responsibilities will include managing complex cases, formulating care plans and treatments tailored to individual needs, and guiding evidence-based treatment and assessing effectiveness.

The team currently consists of 3.5 consultants and 1.5 specialty doctors. You will deliver clinical care to a dedicated caseload, supported by a practice nurse, an enhanced GP service, a dedicated supervisor, and a medical secretary team.

As a valued staff member, you will have access to excellent CPD and professional development opportunities. You will work 37.5 hours a week in a clinically rewarding environment, with a highly competitive salary, a pension scheme, and other benefits.

Key Responsibilities of the Consultant Psychiatrist include:

• Providing RC and consultant psychiatrist input to inpatients in a forensic or rehabilitation ward.
• Option to work full-time will be considered.
• Managing a caseload of 16-18 inpatients depending on service acuity; SAS doctor cover is available for the acute service.
• Participating in a low-frequency second-on-call rota for the region.
• Assessing new referrals to ensure service needs are met.
• Providing leadership to the clinical team and contributing to clinical governance and service development.
• Maintaining good relationships with external agencies such as community teams and commissioning bodies.
• Contributing to training and education.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
• CCT in general adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, or Psychiatry of LD; experienced candidates not on the specialist register but with AC status will be considered.
• Interest in clinical Neuropsychiatry; higher qualifications and training are preferable.
• Full GMC registration and recent appraisal within 12 months.
• Section 12 (2) approval and AC status.
• Experience working within an MDT caring for patients with complex needs.
• Be innovative, motivated, and passionate.
• Possess a good team ethos.

For more information, please contact Dr Tahib Abioye, Medical Director, via email: or phone: .

What you will get:

• Competitive annual salary.
• £8,400 car allowance.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution.
• Life Assurance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Medical indemnity cover.
• Enhanced Maternity Package.
• Free meals on duty.
• Employee Assistance Services.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Wellbeing support and activities.
• Other benefits including retail discounts and special offers.

About your next employer

You will work for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With over 90 services across England and Wales in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education sectors, there are growth opportunities.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network in 10 countries employing over 86,000 people.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, is a Disability Confident employer, and promotes inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff are responsible for safeguarding service users' welfare. A DBS check is required for all candidates.