Medical Lead - Consultant Psychiatrist

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to take on a senior leadership role within an established female mental health service. The position offers both clinical and medical management responsibilities within an acute setting, with support to a linked rehabilitation ward as needed.

Salary: Around £160,000 + £8,400 car allowance + £10 welcome bonus
Position: Medical Lead
Hours: Full Time
Setting: Acute
Location: Borehamwood

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Take clinical responsibility for patients across acute and rehab wards
• Act as Responsible Clinician for detained patients under the Mental Health Act
• Support and supervise doctors on site, including Associate Specialists
• Contribute to governance, service strategy, and management meetings
• Lead MDT reviews and participate in strategic and risk planning
• Provide psychiatric insight to assessments, formulations, and care plans
• Deliver and support in-house training and clinical supervision

For this role, we're looking for someone who has;

• Full medical qualification with MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• Previous Consultant experience within mental health
• Up-to-date understanding of developments in psychiatry and clinical care
• Experience in clinical governance and service development
• Leadership skills and ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams
• S12 & AC

What benefits are on offer;

• Up to £8,400 annual car allowance
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday off, free meals and parking
• 24/7 GP support service
• Enhanced maternity package
• Private medical indemnity cover

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
• Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

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