Locum Consultant in Adult Psychiatry

Locum Consultant in Adult Psychiatry

We are seeking a Locum Consultant in Adult Psychiatry for a private healthcare provider in the center of Birmingham. This is an exciting role is to cover a 20 bedded male, low secure ward with specialty doctor support. This is a long term role for a locum consultant to cover a vacant post.

Experience in Adult or Forensic secure services is essential. The hospital is supported by an experienced physical health team, MDT including a range of psychologists and therapist and a full nursing team.

Benefits:

• Full time Opportunity, 37.5 hours per week paid.
• This is an ongoing role covering a currently vacant job post.
• On Calls are available if desired and paid in addition
• Hourly Rates are highly negotiable and pay is on a weekly basis
• Flexible payment methods
• Mentus Recruitment offer an easy and efficient onboarding process
• Work From Home or Condensed working hours are negotiable
• Mentus Recruitment can act as your designated body and provide full appraisal and revalidation services.

Job Description: 

• The Locum Consultant Psychiatrist will oversee the medical leadership of the ward and be the responsible clinician for the patients on the ward.
• Alongside the specialty doctor on the ward, you will oversee assessments of new referrals to the ward and undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Participate in ward rounds
• Complete all reports and paperwork in a professional way and within efficient time frames.

Qualifications:

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Section 12 and AC Status – Essential
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR)- Desirable
• Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Please send us your CV today or feel free to give our friendly team a call for more information.

We look forward to hearing from you

Phone: 01920 456850

Email: hello@mentusrecruitment.com