A secure healthcare service is seeking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team within a learning disability ward. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. The service is located in a rural area and provides specialist care for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, behaviors that challenge, or offending behaviors. The setting includes low secure beds and a newly opened locked rehabilitation service. What you’ll be doing You will join a compassionate team committed to patient wellbeing. The service takes a personalised, therapeutic approach to help individuals progress with confidence toward a healthier future. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, your responsibilities will include: Providing expert clinical care as a Responsible Clinician, supported by an on-site senior management team. Assisting qualified staff with assessments and the implementation of individual care plans. Undertaking routine clinical tasks and activities delegated to support patient dignity, wellbeing, and recovery. Managing complex cases within learning disability psychiatry. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Being supported by dedicated administrative staff and having access to flexible or remote working options. Participating in the non-residential second on-call rota (low contact rate). Further details can be found in the job description. What you’ll bring to the role The role is rewarding and varied, requiring resilience and empathy. No two days are the same. The ideal candidate will: Hold a CCT or CESR in Psychiatry of Learning Disability. Have Approved Clinician status. Demonstrate strong leadership abilities and a compassionate, patient-centred approach. Have experience managing complex clinical presentations in this population. Understand recovery-focused care, positive risk-taking, and appropriate use of restrictive practices. Be able to work collaboratively within a well-established MDT. Informal enquiries can be made via th
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Job Title: Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive – to be discussed upon application We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry to work full-time for our NHS client based in Kettering, Northamptonshire. This vacancy is available on a locum basis, with an immediate start for a short-term contract. Key Responsibilities Your key responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments. You will evaluate adults to understand their mental health challenges, considering their personal history and symptoms. Based on these assessments, you will formulate individualised treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs and goals. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with various healthcare professionals to delive
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Qualifications and Experience Full GMC registration with a licence to practise Section 12 approval MRCPsych Previous experience in a similar role How to Apply If you believe your expertise aligns with this role, please apply today
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