Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry
| Posting date: | 28 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | £93,666.00 to £126,281.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £93666.00 - £126281.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2024 |
| Location: | Morpeth, NE61 2NU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9263-24-0394 |
Summary
To provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients admitted under the post holders care. To assess and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act. To act as Responsible clinician for patients detained under the mental health act and to have section 12 approval to detain patient when required. To provide urgent assessments including S136 and liaison assessments. To provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for the provision of) up to date, evidence based interventions for the patients admitted under the post holders care. To collaborate with GPs, Community Treatment Team and primary care clinicians regarding the physical health care of patients admitted under the post holders care. To provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the adult acute pathway. To work collaboratively with Senior Clinical Colleagues in the Inpatient Care team. To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams. To take a lead role with the Team Manager and other colleagues in service improvements and development. To contribute to the ongoing training and development programme within the team. To train and supervise junior medical staff, medical students and other allied professions. To lead, collaborate and advise on research and audit projects in the team, within the clinical governance agenda. To complete administrative tasks necessary for the fulfilment of the clinical role.