Consultant Psych GA Inpatient (Avocet) with £20K Support Package
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £105,504.00 to £139,882.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £105504.00 - £139882.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP4 5PD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9246-25-0752 |
Summary
Clinical The post holder will undertake clinical management of patients at a level as is appropriate for a Consultant psychiatrist. This would include diagnostic assessment where required, development of management plans and treatments regimes To provide medical expertise within the multidisciplinary team, including Junior Doctors, CPNs, Psychologists and Social Workers in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of referred patients; take part in team meetings, supervision and the development of the team The post holder will provide support and advice to their non-medical colleagues working in the Teams when appropriate. The duties also include liaison with professional colleagues in primary care, secondary care and other psychiatric teams. The Consultant is expected to be trained in mental health and capacity legislation in order to meet the requirements of emergency work, community treatment orders and assessment of capacity. To hold Responsible Clinician status, as defined within the Mental Health Act. The post holder will undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances and to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal duties as are essential for continuity of patient care The post holder would also be expected to participate in regular Clinical Supervision with peers to maintain standards of care and ensure Clinical Governance needs are met. For further information, please see the attached job description.