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Consultant Psychiatrist
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Salary: £180,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week(Full time or part time)
About Us
We are representing a client nestled in the beautiful Ribble Valley, provides low secure and rehabilitation and recovery services for up to 90 male patients. They take pride in offering high-quality care to our patients, and we were rated Outstanding in all five CQC areas in August 2019.
Our client provides treatment programs that are recovery-focused and delivered by an experienced multidisciplinary team, offering a range of therapeutic services and occupational therapy activities, both in the hospital and within the community.
Due to the expansion of the team, they are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist to join our dedicated group of 4.7 consultants.
Why Join Us?
* Generous leave: 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 with service) and birthday leave.
* Enhanced benefits: Including maternity pay, pension contributions, wellness programs, and more.
* Continuous development: We provide support and training from the outset to help you grow your career.
* Employee perks: Access to discounted shopping vouchers, interest-free loans for Apple products, and other great benefits.
What is Offered:
* A dynamic, supportive environment: You’ll lead an MDT (multidisciplinary team) to deliver high-quality care and contribute to the development of service strategies.
* Career development opportunities: Engage in management meetings, clinical governance, and in-house training programs. You’ll also offer supervision to junior medical staff and maintain CPD requirements.
* Competitive salary and benefits: Including 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), birthday leave, enhanced maternity pay, contributory pension scheme, supplemented meals, and wellness programs.
Key Responsibilities
* Take clinical responsibility for patients, including conducting ward rounds, risk reviews, and developing a therapeutic environment.
* Act as the Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
* Contribute to service strategy development and participate in clinical governance meetings.
* Supervise and mentor junior medical staff, contributing to training within the MDT.
* Provide expert input on patient assessments, formulations, and treatment plans.
About You
We welcome applications from candidates with a CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or Rehabilitation Psychiatry. You will have extensive experience working in a similar environment and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will be a team player who is passionate about working in a multidisciplinary setting and advancing service delivery