Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist

Oxford Health; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their multidisciplinary teams in Aylesbury. The role involves contributing to clinical expertise, mentoring colleagues, and engaging in the teaching of medical staff. Candidates must be registered with the GMC and possess relevant qualifications. The position offers up to £8,000 in relocation assistance and various benefits, including generous annual leave and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Career progression opportunities

NHS Discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and on the Specialist Register.
• Higher specialist training in psychiatry for a minimum of three years.
• Sub-specialty or other specialist clinical training relevant to post.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the leadership and clinical expertise of multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide extensive opportunities for teaching and training.
• Adapt to changing circumstances of modern mental healthcare.

Skills

Adaptability

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Approved Clinician (AC) status

Higher degree in relevant field

Job description

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to contribute to the leadership and clinical expertise of highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary teams within an acute female 17-bedded inpatient ward in Aylesbury?

Do you have an interest in working with people with severe mental illness and complex emotional needs?

You will be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and on the Specialist Register or be within six months of attaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or an equivalent approved indicator of training.

If you are highly motivated and able to demonstrate adapting to the changing circumstances of modern mental healthcare, we look forward to your application!

We offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (for external applicants - terms apply)

Main duties of the job

There are extensive opportunities for teaching and training of medical students, postgraduate doctors, members of the multidisciplinary team and other service providers, and for appraising and mentoring consultant colleagues.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• 33 days annual leave per annum/pro-rata increasing to 35 days after seven years seniority
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for detailed information about the main duties of the role.

Qualifications

• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Guidelines).
• Approved Clinician (AC) status and Section 12 (MHA) approval are essential. Candidates who are in the process of getting AC approval will be considered.
• Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies

Training

• Higher specialist training in psychiatry in approved training post for a minimum of three years, equivalent training in another country, or previous consultant experience relevant to this post.
• CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
• Sub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post.

Other requirements

• Transport - Mobility as required for the post.