Acute Consultant Psychiatrist

**The Company**
**Gilbert Meher** are working in partnership with one of the largest Healthcare providers in the UK. They have been at the forefront of Mental Health specialized care for over 30 years and remain one of the most well-respected companies in thesector. This organization sets the standard in Mental Health Care and strives for excellence in all areas. The company core values are”Patients First” and “Excellent Care” and this is reflected in the regular outstanding CQC reports that their hospitals oftenachieve. They now require a Consultant in Acute Psychiatry for their unit in Norfolk.
Key Responsibilities:

- Work effectively and co-operatively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver a specialist service
- Full medical responsibility for patients across the service
- Provide a leadership and mentor approach to assist specialist staff to ensure a person-centred environment
- Streamline and manage the admissions and discharges for the most efficient use of beds at the hospital
- Be responsible for the supervision of reports for Mental Health Act Tribunals and managers' hearings and would be expected to attend hearings whenever possible
- Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management and to embed clinical governance within the hospital
- Have overall responsibility of patient treatment plans, whilst liaising with the multidisciplinary team

**SALARY- £160,000**Contact Dan Coolican at Gilbert Meher**
Essential Requirements:

- Full GMC Registration
- Recent experience with acute Psychiatry
- Relevant experience within a similar setting and working with adults aged 18+
- Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Ability to work alongside and lead a multidisciplinary team
- In-depth knowledge of Mental Health Legislation
- Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management principles
- Proven record of Continued Professional Development
- Excellent communication skills