An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional hospital service based in the Keighley, West Yorkshire area. As a Psychiatrist you will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This special hospital provides a safe and supportive environment for up to 43 men and women with complex mental health issues, including our specialist nine bed dementia service.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

·         Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission

·         Conduct Admission assessment and ensure effective management plans of all patients on the unit

·         Conduct risk assessment and review regularly

·         Allocate specialist psychological treatments in line with individual need

·         Assess physical health - taking special responsibility for medical issues/medically

·         Supervising and directing the work of other staff who treat the patients.

·         Ensuring effective liaison with referring teams.

·         Facilitating regular CPA review meeting

·         Act as Responsible Clinicians for patients detained under the Mental Health Act.

·         To provide on-call service and ensure the provision of medical cover to the unit at all times.

An ideal Consultant Psychiatrist must have these skills as they are beneficial for this position:

·         CCT in General Adult or Forensic psychiatry

·         Have experience of working with women patients and leading multidisciplinary teams

·         Able to show a can-do attitude always

·         Excellent communication skills

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent competitive salary. This exciting position is a Full Time role and in return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

·         30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment) + Birthday leave

·         A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution

·         Life Assurance

·         Enhanced Maternity Package

·         Free meals while on duty

·         Employee Assistance Services

·         Continuous learning and development

·         Wellbeing support and activities

·         Voluntary benefits

To be considered for this position you must have a CCT in General Adult or Forensic psychiatry

Reference ID: 4007

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call Beth Collins on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [email protected]