Locum Psychiatrist

Job Overview:

Locum Meds is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Locum Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality psychiatric care to patients within our trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments of patients referred to the service, including gathering relevant medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial histories.
• Formulate Accurate Diagnoses: Formulate accurate diagnoses based on assessment findings and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide Evidence-Based Treatment: Provide evidence-based treatment interventions, including pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and other modalities, tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.
• Monitor Patient Progress: Monitor and review patients' progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to optimize outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in Team Meetings: Participate in ward rounds, case conferences, and other team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment strategies, and discharge planning.
• Supervise Junior Staff: 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: Engage in continuous professional development activities to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills in various subspecialties of psychiatry.
• Contribute to Clinical Governance: 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: Adhere to trust policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, and ethical principles.
• Foster a Collaborative Environment: Foster a collaborative and respectful working environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork among colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Subspecialties of Psychiatry:

• 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