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Consultant Psychiatrist

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Consultant Psychiatrist
Salary: £109,179 - £125,637 – Pro Rata (DOE)
Location: York, Yorkshire
Hours: 21 per week
HCR is working with a respected and profound neurorehabilitation charity supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries. We’re seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead and undertake psychiatric reviews of patients in the service and work with other disciplines to provide a well-balanced model of acquired brain injury, rehabilitation and care.
Consultant Psychiatrist Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The Consultant Psychiatrist will lead and undertake regular psychiatric reviews of service users and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
  • To lead consultant for neuropsychiatry of brain injury at the hospitals and to be the Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
  • To hold clinical responsibility for patients admitted to the hospital
  • Overseeing pre-admission assessment of patients out of area for their suitability for the service when required.
    Consultant Psychiatrist Benefits:
  • Generous annual leave allowance of 38 days
  • Opportunities to buy an extra 5 days of annual leave per year!
  • Excellent life insurance scheme
  • Employee staff discounts on eating out and shopping
  • A phenomenal pension scheme is available
  • Nationwide discount scheme
  • Staff awards
  • Vouchers for Eye screening tests are available
    Consultant Psychiatrist Requirements:
  • MB, BS or qualification equivalent
  • Must be completely registered with an active GMC license to practice
  • The ideal Consultant Psychiatrist will be in good standing with the GMC
  • Ideally, to hold a higher degree or qualification in medical education, clinical research or management.
  • Will hold approved clinician status
  • Will also hold Approved under S12
  • The Consultant Psychiatrist will have excellent clinical skills and be proficient in using the bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
    Funny, like digging for oil and hitting gold! With your experience, this opportunity is too good to sit on. So, if you're a Clinical Physiologist ready for something exciting, hit “APPLY” for immediate consideration

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