Associate Specialist / Consultant Psychiatrist – Learning Disabilities

Associate Specialist / Consultant Psychiatrist – Learning Disabilities

Triple West Medical have been appointed by an NHS Trust based in the Midlands area to help recruit an Associate Specialist / Consultant Psychiatrist – Learning Disabilities on a substantive or FTC basis.

The Trust provides a range of mental health, learning disability, and substance misuse services for the local region with over 3500 staff. The successful candidate will join a friendly department of Psychiatrists whose services include inpatient, community services, specialist services, and emergency services. Career progression and development are encouraged and supported.

Brief Duties:

1. Provide and support the development of specialist forensic psychiatric services to adults with a learning disability.
2. Assess and treat out-patients with a learning disability and co-morbid mental health and behavior disorders in line with NICE guidance, best practice, and Trust policies.
3. Assess and treat out-patients with a learning disability and co-morbid mental illness, autistic spectrum disorders, and/or epilepsy.
4. Support the care of adults with a learning disability by developing strong partnerships with other agencies and services, including social care, primary care, and voluntary agencies.
5. Contribute to clinical leadership within the Trust-wide learning disability service, including participating in the governance structures with opportunities to take up medical management roles.

Our Client is happy to issue Certificates of Sponsorship to suitably qualified overseas doctors. GMC registration and relevant experience are essential for this position.

If this Specialist / Consultant Psychiatrist vacancy is of interest to you, please apply below and we will arrange a discussion.