Locum Adult Psychiatry Specialist

3 weeks ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Medecho Ltd Full time
Job Title: Locum Adult Psychiatry Consultant

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Locum Adult Psychiatry Consultant to join our team at Medecho Ltd.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Patient Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnose mental health disorders, and formulate treatment plans.
  • Treatment and Management: Lead the development and implementation of individualized care plans for patients with complex psychiatric conditions. This may include pharmacological treatments, psychotherapies, or other interventions.
  • Crisis Intervention: Provide emergency psychiatric care for acute mental health crises, including risk assessments and immediate management strategies.
  • Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams: Work closely with mental health professionals, including psychologists, nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists, to provide integrated care.
  • Outpatient and Inpatient Care: Manage both outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services, as well as liaising with community mental health services when necessary.
  • Supervision and Leadership: Lead and supervise junior doctors, registrars, and other healthcare professionals, offering mentorship and clinical guidance.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate, detailed patient records and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Teaching and Training: Provide education and training to medical students, junior doctors, and other healthcare staff.
  • Audits and Quality Improvement: Participate in clinical audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient care.
  • Research (Optional): Engage in clinical research or promote evidence-based practices within the department.
  • Meetings and Conferences: Attend multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and departmental meetings to contribute to policy and protocol development.
  • Compliance with Hospital Policies: Ensure adherence to the hospital's or clinic's policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and patient confidentiality.
  • On-Call Duties: Provide on-call psychiatric support as required, depending on the rota.
Requirements:
  • Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent): A degree in medicine, followed by completion of the necessary foundation years (F1/F2).
  • Specialist Training in Psychiatry: Completion of postgraduate training in psychiatry (Core Psychiatry Training, followed by Higher Specialty Training in a psychiatric subspecialty such as General Adult Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, etc.).
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in psychiatry, or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of application.
  • GMC Registration: Full registration with a license to practice from the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK, or the relevant licensing authority in other regions.
  • Consultant-Level Experience: Several years of experience in a consultant or senior registrar position, ideally within the NHS or an equivalent healthcare system.
  • Subspecialty Expertise: Experience in a psychiatric subspecialty (e.g., forensic psychiatry, perinatal psychiatry, or child and adolescent psychiatry) may be required or advantageous.
  • Compassion and Empathy: Sensitivity in dealing with vulnerable patients with mental health needs.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: As a locum, you may need to adjust quickly to different work environments, patient populations, and team dynamics.
  • Specialist Certifications: Additional certifications in areas like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, or addiction psychiatry could enhance your profile.
  • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (UK-specific): A satisfactory DBS check (or equivalent in other countries) is required for working with vulnerable populations.
  • Health Clearance: Occupational health clearance to ensure the ability to fulfill the physical and mental demands of the role.

Contract Type: Temporary, usually for a fixed term (weeks to months).Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking


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