Specialist (Staff Grade) Psychiatrist - United Arab Emirates
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE5 8AZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9334-26-0058 |
Summary
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Care Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including diagnostic evaluations and risk assessments Diagnose and manage a wide range of mental health disorders in line with DSM-5 / ICD-10 standards Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring safe and evidence-based use Provide inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, including crisis intervention when required Lead and participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record Patient Safety & Quality of Care Assess and manage risk related to self-harm, suicide, aggression, and safeguarding concerns Ensure care is delivered in accordance with hospital policies, ethical standards, and local regulatory requirements Participate in clinical audits, peer reviews, and quality improvement initiatives Promote patient-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care Multidisciplinary Collaboration Work closely with psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other allied health professionals Provide clinical guidance and support to junior medical staff and residents (where applicable) Liaise with families, caregivers, and external agencies as appropriate to support continuity of care Teaching & Professional Development Participate in teaching, supervision, and mentoring of junior clinicians and trainees Maintain ongoing professional development and fulfil CME / CPD requirements Stay up to date with current psychiatric research, best practices, and clinical guidelines Administrative & Governance Responsibilities Contribute to service development, pathway design, and clinical governance activities Comply with regulatory requirements of relevant health authorities (e.g., DHA, DOH, MOHAP) Participate in on-call rotas as required by the service Support accreditation processes (e.g., JCI,) and hospital inspections OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE ARE TO: Ensure that electronic patients clinical records relating to post holders work are well maintained and meet required standards for documentation and communication with referrers and users are met. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to support good practice and ensure that appropriate high-quality clinical services are delivered. Provide a service that promotes diversity; meets the needs of service users from diverse ethnic, cultural and religious traditions, accessible and sensitive to needs relating to disability and gender. Collect activity information as requested to meet the demands of performance management and service planning. Participate in meetings and other management meetings as appropriate to the post holders responsibilities Apply quality standards to all work undertaken in line with Clinical Governance policies. Act with integrity and honesty at all times Attend professional meetings as appropriate within and outside the CAG and agreed Personal Development Plan. Assist in or lead research and evaluation where required and as agreed. Take part in and lead audit projects when appropriate and agreed. Encourage junior staff and support their efforts in undertaking audit projects Adherence to the agreed job plan and appraisal procedures by the organisation. Maintain relevant professional and licensing requirements. Maintain good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent, in respect of CPD. Maintain compliance with the Mandatory Training Register requirements.