Consultant Neuropsychiatrist

Athona Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 154,000; Full time

Job description

We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for a Consultant in Neuropsychiatry to work for a private service based in Cambridgeshire. This is a full-time role.

As an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist, you will have expert knowledge of working with survivors of an acquired brain injury, individuals with neurodegenerative conditions with potentially co-morbid mental illness and complex physical health conditions. Patients at the Unit can be detained under the Mental Health Act, supported via Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards or as an informal patient. Referrals are taken from many sources including psychiatric hospitals, prisons and the courts.

Salary: £154,000 per annum

Position: Consultant in Neuropsychiatry

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Setting: acquired brain injury patients (mixed gender)

Location: Cambridgeshire

For this role, you will be responsible for:

1. Responsible for the administration of the Mental Health Act, Clinical Policy, Clinical Standards and associated administrative tasks in respect of service users.
2. Manage and evaluate the medical service through audits, ensuring clinical policy, practice and its application are research-based and of an excellent standard.
3. Work in conjunction with external stakeholders to map and facilitate the service users’ journey back into the community.
4. Chair ward MDT (ICR) meetings.
5. Ensure the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach for service users.
6. Involvement in the assessment of referrals and ensure that the service meets the needs of those who are appropriately admitted.
7. Contribute to the training, education and development of staff of all disciplines.
8. Participate in delivering Clinical Governance.

What benefits are on offer?

1. Car allowance.
2. Relocation of up to £8,000.
3. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
4. A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution.
5. Life Assurance.
6. Enhanced Maternity Package.
7. Free meals while on duty.
8. Employee Assistance Services.
9. Career development and training.
10. Wellbeing support and activities.
11. Voluntary benefits.
12. Medical indemnity cover.
13. Flexibility to work in clinically led environment.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who is:

1. Medically qualified with MRCPsych or equivalent.
2. Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
3. Innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions.
4. Leadership ability.
5. The ability to affect change professionally and organisationally.
6. Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health.
7. Knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary cases in mental and physical health.
8. Previous consultant experience (desirable).
9. Previous experience in a management role (desirable).

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.