Consultant Psychiatrist

<p></p> <h2 data-start="340" data-end="434"><strong data-start="343" data-end="432">Consultant Psychiatrist – Women’s Locked Rehabilitation Service (Full Time, 37.5 hrs)</strong></h2> <p data-start="435" data-end="594"><strong data-start="435" data-end="450">Specialism:</strong> General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry<br data-start="487" data-end="490"><strong data-start="490" data-end="502">Setting:</strong> 21-bed women’s locked rehabilitation service (personality disorder complex mental health)</p> <h3 data-start="596" data-end="614"><strong data-start="600" data-end="612">Overview</strong></h3> <p data-start="615" data-end="988">A specialist women’s mental health rehabilitation service is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join an established and supportive multidisciplinary team. The service provides care for women with complex mental disorders — including those with trauma histories and personality disorders — within a structured, recovery-focused locked rehabilitation environment.</p> <p data-start="990" data-end="1251">You will act as the Consultant Psychiatrist and Responsible Clinician, leading on assessment, formulation, treatment planning, and MDT collaboration. The service has excellent links with local NHS pathways and is easily commutable from major surrounding cities.</p> <hr data-start="1253" data-end="1256"> <h3 data-start="1258" data-end="1286"><strong data-start="1262" data-end="1286">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul data-start="1287" data-end="1804"> <li data-start="1287" data-end="1352"> <p data-start="1289" data-end="1352">Provide Consultant / RC-level clinical oversight for patients</p> </li> <li data-start="1353" data-end="1424"> <p data-start="1355" data-end="1424">Lead MDT ward rounds, risk reviews, and strategic clinical meetings</p> </li> <li data-start="1425" data-end="1499"> <p data-start="1427" data-end="1499">Offer expert psychiatric formulation and input into treatment planning</p> </li> <li data-start="1500" data-end="1589"> <p data-start="1502" data-end="1589">Fulfil Responsible Clinician duties for detained patients under the Mental Health Act</p> </li> <li data-start="1590" data-end="1670"> <p data-start="1592" data-end="1670">Contribute to clinical governance, service strategy, and management meetings</p> </li> <li data-start="1671" data-end="1752"> <p data-start="1673" data-end="1752">Deliver in-house teaching and supervision, especially to junior medical staff</p> </li> <li data-start="1753" data-end="1804"> <p data-start="1755" data-end="1804">Maintain CPD and meet revalidation requirements</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1806" data-end="1809"> <h3 data-start="1811" data-end="1831"><strong data-start="1815" data-end="1831">Requirements</strong></h3> <ul data-start="1832" data-end="2320"> <li data-start="1832" data-end="1887"> <p data-start="1834" data-end="1887">Medical qualification with MRCPsych (or equivalent)</p> </li> <li data-start="1888" data-end="1946"> <p data-start="1890" data-end="1946">CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or Forensic Psychiatry</p> </li> <li data-start="1947" data-end="2042"> <p data-start="1949" data-end="2042">Experience working in inpatient settings with patients detained under the Mental Health Act</p> </li> <li data-start="2043" data-end="2138"> <p data-start="2045" data-end="2138">Background in trauma-informed care and/or personality disorder services is highly desirable</p> </li> <li data-start="2139" data-end="2215"> <p data-start="2141" data-end="2215">Strong leadership skills with previous involvement in service management</p> </li> <li data-start="2216" data-end="2320"> <p data-start="2218" data-end="2320">Understanding of change management, mental health legislation, and contemporary issues in psychiatry</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2322" data-end="2325"> <h3 data-start="2327" data-end="2350"><strong data-start="2331" data-end="2350">What’s on Offer</strong></h3> <ul data-start="2351" data-end="2729"> <li data-start="2351" data-end= ... (truncated, view full listing at source)