This role is a full-time position in the NHS in a Bedford CMHT service; it offers highly negotiable rates for a dedicated psychiatrist. The trust is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Learning Disability Psychiatry to work Monday to Friday. Your core responsibilities would be to help assess, diagnose and oversee the mental health of patients in your care.
The post holder will support the community case load for Bedfordshire patients who have a learning Disability and patients referred for Autism. It also takes new referrals of patients with a learning disability graduating from the CAMHS LD services on turning 18 and from other clinicians for clarification, diagnosis and management. The candidate will have experience of working in this environment and will be tenacious in providing the best care over prolonged periods of time to achieve optimum outcomes for these patients using all treatment modalities.
Position: Consultant in Learning Disability Psychiatry
Setting: CMHT
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Dates: Start date ASAP for an ongoing period.
Benefits with Pulse Psychiatry:
- Highly negotiable hourly rates
- Daily and weekly payroll services
- Revalidation and appraisal services
- A dedicated and responsive specialist consultant
- Access to CPD events & training courses
- Access to exclusive locum opportunities with more preferred supplier contracts than anyone else
- Rewarding recommendation and loyalty schemes
Skills:
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Computer literate
Requirements:
- You must have a full GMC licence to practice
- Relevant previous experience working in this type of position
- Section 12 approval is essential
- Approved clinician status is desired but not essential
Think you are right for the position?
If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.
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We have an abundance of consultant grade positions, for both locum and permanent positions across the country in an array of settings and locations.
This role may not tick all the boxes for you but we’re confident we can find something that perfectly matches your skills and requirements.
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