Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry -Northampton

Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry -Northampton

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Job Title:Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry
Grade:Consultant
Location:Northampton, Northamptonshire
Working Hours:40 hours per week
Rate:Competitive - details to be discussed upon application

We are seeking a highly experienced and committed Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry to join our NHS client in Northampton, Northamptonshire. This full-time role involves providing expert psychiatric care to individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex mental health needs, with responsibilities under the Mental Health Act as a Section 12 Approved Clinician.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric care for individuals with learning disabilities and associated mental health conditions
• Act as an Approved Clinician and hold Section 12 approval, undertaking responsibilities related to detention, treatment, and discharge planning under the Mental Health Act
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, psychology, social care, and primary care professionals
• Supervise and support junior medical staff and trainees