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Consultant Psychiatrist – Dunnock View (Essex)
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, treat, and discharge admitted patients safely.
- Manage medication effectively.
- Maintain quality assurance, handle complaints, and facilitate co-production.
- Deliver NICE guidance.
- Lead and manage CPA and ICR processes to meet quality standards.
- Participate in the On Call Consultant rota.
Skills and Expertise
- Medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent
- Innovative and imaginative, able to initiate corporate decisions
- Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and mental health
- Knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, and contemporary mental health issues
- Experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues
- Previous Consultant experience
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Competitive annual salary (8,400 car allowance)
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off
- Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity Package
- Free meals while on duty
- Employee Assistance Services
- Career development and training
- Wellbeing support and activities
- Voluntary benefits (medical indemnity cover, retail discounts, etc.)