Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry

7 days ago

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Job Title: Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate: Competitive — details to be discussed upon application

We are seeking a highly experienced and committed Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry to join our NHS client in Northampton, Northamptonshire. This full-time role involves providing expert psychiatric care to individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex mental health needs, with responsibilities under the Mental Health Act as a Section 12 Approved Clinician.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric care for individuals with learning disabilities and associated mental health conditions
  • Act as an Approved Clinician and hold Section 12 approval, undertaking responsibilities related to detention, treatment, and discharge planning under the Mental Health Act
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, psychology, social care, and primary care professionals
  • Supervise and support junior medical staff and trainees
  • Participate in service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Engage with families, carers, and external agencies to ensure holistic, person-centred care

Qualifications & Experience

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Psychiatry of Learning Disabilities (or within 6 months of CCT)
  • MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
  • Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility to obtain)
  • Extensive experience in learning disabilities psychiatry and multidisciplinary team working
  • Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills

How to Apply

If your expertise aligns with this role, apply today Our specialist team will be in touch to discuss your application in detail.

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