We are currently seeking a highly experienced Consultant in Adult Psychiatry with Section 12 approval to join a vibrant community mental health team in Ealing, London. This role presents a unique opportunity to lead and develop mental health services within the community, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to adult patients with complex psychiatric needs.
Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical leadership and expertise within a multidisciplinary community mental health team, overseeing the assessment, treatment, and management of adult patients with a range of mental health conditions.
- Act as an approved clinician under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, conducting mental health assessments and making decisions regarding patient detention and treatment when necessary.
- Lead on the development and implementation of care pathways and treatment plans, collaborating closely with colleagues, service users, and carers to promote recovery-oriented practices and person-centered care.
- Offer expert psychiatric consultation and guidance to colleagues within the team, providing supervision and support to junior medical staff, trainees, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in service development initiatives, quality improvement projects, and clinical governance activities to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of mental health services within the community.
Requirements:
- Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Specialist registration in Psychiatry with the GMC and extensive experience working as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry.
- Section 12 approval and eligibility to act as an approved clinician under the Mental Health Act.
- Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a multidisciplinary team towards achieving service objectives and quality standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to build strong working relationships with stakeholders and engage effectively with service users and their families.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous professional development, and the promotion of recovery-focused and trauma-informed care approaches.
Why Pulse?
- First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
- £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
- Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app
- Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
- Access to high-quality CPD training events
- Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
