An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Child Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

The hospital provides care for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders or with learning disabilities who require residential care, working on tailored treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person

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*To be considered for this position you must have an MRCPsychiatry or equivalent with full GMC registration

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As the Child Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

• Provide a leadership and mentor approach to assist multi-disciplinary team to ensure a person-centred environment


• Adhere to risk assessment protocols and risk management within our service


• Have overall responsibility of patient treatment plans, whilst liaising with the multidisciplinary team


• Psychological assessment, diagnosis and follow up of outpatients


• Prescribing medication, monitoring and stabilising medication


• Provide cohesiveness, consistency and continuity


• Internal continuity and communication between disciplines, collaborative MDT working

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

• Recent experience with acute Psychiatry


• Relevant experience within a similar setting and working with adults aged 18+


• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act


• Ability to work alongside and lead a multidisciplinary team


• In-depth knowledge of Mental Health Legislation


• Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management principles

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent Competitive Salary.

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:

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*£8,400 Car Allowance + £10,000 Signing on fee

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• The equivalent of 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) - plus your birthday off!


• Free meals


• Wellbeing support and activities


• Career development and training


• Pension contribution


• Life Assurance


• Enhanced Maternity Package

Reference ID: 4389

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