Details:
- Salary: £150,000 - 165,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Willenhall
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Join Our Team as a Consultant Psychiatrist
Location: West Midlands
Salary: £150,000 - £165,000
Hours: Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a rewarding opportunity in the West Midlands? We are currently seeking a dedicated and highly-motivated professional to join the team at our specialist acute service for male and female patients.
Position Overview:
The hospital cares for male and female patients aged 18 and over. We now have a full time Consultant vacancy to cover 17 beds in our acute service. You will fulfil the role of Responsible Clinician to patients supervising the process of referral and admission, including contribution to the pre-admission assessments of adults of working age. You will be part of a well-established and cohesive team of medics which includes a Medical Director, Consultant Psychiatrist, Speciality Doctors, Registered Medical Officer and Medical Students from the local University.
Requirements:
You must hold a CCST/CCT or equivalent and have experience of working in inpatient settings with people with significant mental health difficulties
You will have experience at Consultant level within the NHS, including the ability to conduct training.
You will continue to hold a registration with the GMC including being on the special register for Psychiatry.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice
What We Offer:
Competitive salary of £150,000 - £165,000, depending on experience
Peer group of supportive Doctors
Generous study leave (including funding)
You will have your own office and ample administrative support
Generous annual leave entitlement
Career development opportunities at the hospital and within the Group
Our independent Employee Assistant Programme can offer confidential emotional and practical support and advice to colleagues, 24/7
Excellent benefits package (including private health insurance)
Company pension scheme
If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of psychiatry and are looking to join a supportive team dedicated to patient care, we encourage you to apply.
Merco is a reputable framework agency that has been recruiting clinical staff into the NHS and private sector since 2002. For more information on this role, please do not hesitate to call Helen on (phone number removed)