Medical Director - Psychiatry

Full Job Description

We have an excellent full-time opportunity for a Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist to join us. This is our 58 bed gender specific hospital for women with complex mental health needs.

You will also be the Responsible Clinician for our 18 bed specialist Tier 4 Personality Disorder service for women.

In this role, you’ll combine clinical expertise with sound strategic acumen and inspiring leadership to oversee the delivery of the very best care.

Your role responsibilities…

* Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence

* Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care

* Provide expert knowledge & support within the service & to the wider team

* Ensure quality & compliance with internal & external standards & regulations

* Work with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment & care

* Coach, mentor & train colleagues

* Participate in 1:6 Second On call Rota

We’ll offer you…

* Salary up to £165,000 per year (depending on experience)

* Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service

* Study leave & support with CPD opportunities

* Opportunity to undertake further learning and development

* Medical indemnity cover

* Company paid life assurance scheme

* Contributory pension scheme

* Most of our sites provide free meals on shift

* Cycle to work scheme

* Access to the NHS Discount Scheme

* Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks

* Relocation package will also be considered

We are looking for someone who is...

* Fully GMC registered with a relevant medical qualification

* An accomplished leader & clinician with strong line management & communication skills

* Experienced within a mental health setting and a multidisciplinary team

* Knowledgeable of all aspects of clinical governance

* Skilled in medical appraisals, clinical supervision, case investigation & case management

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check