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An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Diss, Norfolk area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers



This service provides low secure care and specialised treatment for adults aged 18 years and older with a learning disability.An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Diss, Norfolk area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This service provides low secure care and specialised treatment for adults aged 18 years and older with a learning disability. Patients may also have other associated conditions including personality disorders, mental illnesses and autistic spectrum disorders ASDs

To be considered for this position be medically qualified with MRC Psych or equivalent and on GMC’s specialist register

As the Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team MDT
Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits
Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance
Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers’ hearings & attend hearings
Participate in the 1 in 6/7 telephone on-call rota


The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
Committed to continued professional development
Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team


The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary of £160,000 - £170,000 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

Annual leave 25 days to 30 days depending on length of service – plus your birthday off
Free meals and parking
Wellbeing support and activities
Career development and training
Pension contribution
Enhanced Maternity Package


Reference ID: 6312
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV