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South West EnglandPsychiatryPermanentConsultant113,565 to 150,569 a year

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Consultant Psychiatrist – Early Intervention in Psychosis

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join established Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) and At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) services in Dorset.

This is a full-time consultant post providing specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment and medical oversight across a county-wide service. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis and those who may be at risk of developing psychosis.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality, evidence-based services, working closely with community mental health teams, primary care, inpatient services and other specialist teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessments, medical reviews and ongoing clinical care for patients accessing Early Intervention in Psychosis services.

• Provide medical oversight and support to the At-Risk Mental State service.

• Undertake home visits, Mental Health Act assessments and tribunal-related work where required.

• Contribute to personalised care planning, multidisciplinary meetings and decisions regarding patient discharge.

• Work collaboratively with community mental health teams, primary care, inpatient services and other healthcare professionals.

• Support the delivery of NICE-compliant care pathways and maintain appropriate waiting-time standards.

• Participate in the senior consultant on-call rota, providing advice and clinical support to colleagues when required.

• Provide clinical supervision and contribute to the development of multidisciplinary team members.

• Participate in clinical governance, audit, continuing professional development and quality improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to medical student teaching and support research and service development opportunities.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A recognised primary medical qualification and full GMC registration with a licence to practise.

• Eligibility for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in General Adult Psychiatry or another recognised psychiatric specialty, in accordance with the person specification.

• A CCT in Psychiatry, or be within six months of obtaining a CCT or eligible for the Specialist Register.

• Section 12(2) approval and Responsible Clinician approval, or the ability to obtain the required approval before starting.

• Senior-level experience in General Adult Psychiatry, with demonstrable experience of working within the NHS.

• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and patient management skills.

• The ability to provide clinical leadership and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• A commitment to clinical governance, audit, professional development and high standards of patient care.

• A current driving licence and access to a vehicle for home visits when required.

MRCPsych or an equivalent recognised psychiatric qualification is desirable, alongside experience in teaching, research and clinical leadership.

Working Pattern and Benefits

This is a 10 PA consultant position, comprising 7.5 programmed activities in direct clinical care and 2.5 supporting professional activities.

The post offers the opportunity to work within established specialist services, with access to professional development, peer review, research opportunities and support for clinical leadership.

The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of multidisciplinary services and the delivery of personalised, evidence-based care for people experiencing early psychosis or presenting with an at-risk mental state.

Interested in This Opportunity?

If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to develop your career within Early Intervention in Psychosis and specialist community mental health services, Remedium Partners would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you.

Contact Remedium Partners to find out more about this opportunity and explore the next steps in your career.

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