Consultant Psychiatrist Colne Ward & Hillingdon Light House (RRP 30K)
| Posting date: | 14 July 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 August 2025 |
| Location: | Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3NN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9333-25-0889 |
Summary
Clinical Leadership: Providing clinical leadership for the assessment and management of patients admitted to the PICU and Lighthouse, including conducting ward rounds, reviews, and overseeing care plans. Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment: Conducting thorough assessments of patients' mental health conditions and developing individualized treatment plans. Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with other members of the multidisciplinary team (nurses, psychologists, social workers, etc.) to deliver holistic care. To meet on a regular basis with the Consultant Psychiatrist in charge of Crane Ward and Frays Ward. Medication Management: Prescribing and managing psychiatric medications as part of the overall treatment plan. Discharge Planning: Working with patients and their families to facilitate a smooth transition back into the community or to less intensive care settings. Liaison and Collaboration: Maintaining communication and collaboration with other healthcare professionals, including community mental health teams and other relevant agencies. Mental Health Act Implementation: Ensuring the appropriate implementation of the Mental Health Act in the care of patients, including assessments and reviews. Quality Improvement: Contributing to quality improvement initiatives within the PICU, such as audits, service evaluations, and participation in clinical governance activities. Teaching and Supervision: May involve teaching and supervising junior doctors or other members of the team. On-call Responsibilities: Participating in the on-call rota to provide psychiatric support outside of regular working hours.