Consultant in Adult Psychiatry

1 week ago

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

Job Title: Consultant in Adult Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Colchester, Essex
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Adult Psychiatry to join our esteemed NHS client's dynamic inpatient team based in Colchester, Essex. This position is available for an immediate start, offering competitive rates.

Key Responsibilities:

The Consultant in Adult Psychiatry will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and treatment for inpatients, as well as Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) work under a direct engagement model. They will develop and implement individualised treatment plans to address psychiatric conditions and improve patients' quality of life. Providing therapeutic interventions, including medication management and psychotherapy, is a core part of the role. The consultant will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and effective discharge planning. Educating patients and their families about psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and strategies for managing symptoms is essential. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting progress, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary is crucial. Participation in team meetings, case conferences, and contributing to service development initiatives are expected. Providing supervision and support to junior staff and students, as well as engaging in continuous professional development activities to stay current with best practices in psychiatry, are also important aspects of the role.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Psychiatry.
  • Full registration with the appropriate professional body.
  • Section 12 approval.
  • Expertise in psychiatric assessments and interventions.
  • A high level of clinical skills as evidenced by peer review and reports.
  • Evidence of incorporating core values of commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness into their work with others.
  • Willingness to work flexibly across a range of clinic models, venues, and days of the week.
  • Good communication skills and level of IT literacy.
  • An interest to advance professionally as evidenced by attendance and contribution to reflective practice meetings, reliability meetings, and/or other CPD events within their professional clinical practice.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated professional looking to advance your career and make a meaningful impact in the field of psychiatry, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV below to apply. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation once they have worked over 200 hours*.

Why Work with Pulse:

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our initial conversation, you'll quickly see that we understand your speciality inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are committed to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you'll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won't find anywhere else.

We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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