Consultant Psychiatrist in GA -Inpatients Sycamore Ward
Posted 1 day ago by Totaljobs
£150,569 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Summary: This role is for a General Adult Psychiatrist to join a multidisciplinary team as a full-time Inpatient Consultant on Sycamore Ward at the Derwent Unit, Chesterfield, under Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The position involves providing clinical leadership, overseeing patient care, and developing innovative practices within a supportive team environment. The role includes responsibilities for patient assessments, treatment, and adherence to mental health legislation. The Trust promotes a positive work-life balance and offers various benefits, including relocation expenses and professional development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide consultant and Approved Clinician responsibility for all patients on Willow Ward.
- Conduct prompt and comprehensive assessments of admissions, including diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Regularly review patient progress and ensure proper administration of the mental health act for detained patients.
- Prepare tribunal reports and attend tribunals as required.
- Delegate, organize, and supervise junior medical staff within the team.
- Contribute to shaping and developing the service as a clinical leader.
Key Skills:
- Qualified psychiatrist with relevant experience in adult mental health.
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
- Excellent assessment and diagnostic abilities.
- Knowledge of mental health legislation and tribunal processes.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
Salary (Rate): £150,569 yearly
City: Chesterfield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a General Adult Psychiatrist to be part of a Multidisciplinary Team as a full time Inpatient Consultant on Sycamore Ward at the Derwent Unit, Chesterfield with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Sycamore ward is an 18-bed ward with male and female wings for adults of working age. Sycamore ward is a part of a new purpose built Inpatient Psychiatric ward situated in the new 54 bed Acute Unit called Derwent Unit at Chesterfield, under the Making Room for Dignity (MRFD) programme of Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
As a clinical leader you will be involved in shaping and developing the service. You will also have opportunities to grow and enhance your skills as a clinician and develop evidence based innovative practices.
You will join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues who share good camaraderie and excellent working relationships.
The Consultant’s role is to provide consultant and Approved Clinician responsibility for all patients on Willow Ward . Consultants will be responsible for the treatment given to patients in their care; they will be responsible for the prompt and comprehensive assessment of admissions, for diagnosis and treatment of patients, for regularly reviewing patient and for the proper administration of the mental health act in relation to detained patients, preparing tribunal reports and attendance at tribunals. They will be supported by the junior medical staff and the consultant is responsible for the appropriate delegation, organisation and supervision of the junior medical staff in the team.
The Trust is committed to its vision to make a positive difference in people’s lives by improving health and wellbeing.
Derbyshire offers a blend of city and country living; it has some of the most stunning landscapes in the country. The trust offers up to £8000 in relocation expenses. We have a generous study budget and an excellent in-house CPD program as well.
We encourage potential candidates to contact us, and we will be happy to arrange an informal visit.
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 33 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
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