We are currently seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join out NHS client's renowned mental health unit in Scunthorpe on a locum basis. As a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Acute Inpatient Psychiatry, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care to patients with acute mental health needs. This role is available to start as soon as possible, offering full-time hours for an ongoing period.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments and formulating individualized treatment plans for patients admitted to the acute inpatient unit.
- Providing expert psychiatric care and treatment to manage acute symptoms, stabilize patients, and facilitate recovery.
- Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers, to ensure integrated care delivery.
- Participating in ward rounds, case conferences, and clinical meetings to review patient progress, discuss treatment strategies, and formulate discharge plans.
- Providing leadership, supervision, and support to junior medical staff, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
Requirements:
- Full GMC registration and eligibility to work in the UK.
- Section 12 approval.
- CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) in Psychiatry or equivalent.
- Substantial experience working as a Consultant Psychiatrist in acute inpatient psychiatry.
- Excellent clinical skills, including the ability to assess and manage complex mental health presentations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
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.
