Specialist Registrar

Job Title: Locum Specialist Registrar in Psychiatry

Position Overview:
Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments of patients referred to the service, including gathering relevant medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial histories.
- Formulate accurate diagnoses based on assessment findings and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide evidence-based treatment interventions, including pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and other modalities, tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.
- Monitor and review patients' progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to optimize outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in ward rounds, case conferences, and other team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment strategies, and discharge planning.
- Supervise junior medical staff, including Foundation Year doctors and Core Psychiatry Trainees, providing guidance and support in the delivery of patient care.
- Engage in continuous professional development activities to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills in various subspecialties of psychiatry.
- Contribute to clinical governance initiatives, including audit, research, and quality improvement projects, to promote excellence in patient care and service delivery.
- Adhere to trust policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, and ethical principles.
- Foster a collaborative and respectful working environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork among colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Subspecialties of Psychiatry Which are looking for:

- General Adult Psychiatry
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Old Age Psychiatry (Geriatric Psychiatry)
- Liaison Psychiatry (Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry)
- Forensic Psychiatry
- Addiction Psychiatry
- Neuropsychiatry
- Psychotherapy (Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, etc.)
- Rehabilitation Psychiatry
- Eating Disorders Psychiatry
- Perinatal Psychiatry
- Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Crisis Psychiatry (Emergency Psychiatry)

Qualifications and Requirements:

- Medical degree from a recognized institution
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligibility for registration
- Completion of Core Psychiatry Training (CT1-3) or equivalent experience
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification
- Demonstrated expertise in various subspecialties of psychiatry through clinical experience or additional training
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Willingness to participate in on-call duties and weekend shifts as required

Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £63.47-£90.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- GMC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Psychiatry