Consultant – General Adult Psychiatry – Edingburgh

CPL UK Healthcare (formally RIG Locums) are currently looking for a General Adult Consultant, NHS based in Edinburgh, Scotland area.

The role offers highly negotiable rates for a dedicated psychiatrist. The trust seeks an enthusiastic Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to work full-time and it would be excellent for someone wanting to broaden their experience of inpatient psychiatry and develop their clinical skills in a supportive and challenging environment. The team is well established with good support from senior clinical and managerial colleagues.

This post will join another 2 fulltime consultants, 2 part time consultants and 2 specialty doctors in the Acute General Adult Inpatient wards in the Hospital. If interested applicants are looking for a less than full time role we would encourage them to contact us.

There are a range of opportunities that would facilitate less than full time working and NHS psychiatric services have a strong track record in supporting consultants to develop their role and job plan through less than full time work.

Clinical duties include:

• To lead the provision of an inpatient psychiatric service within the defined catchment area to individuals ages 18-64 with serious mental health problems.

• To provide expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and management of adult patients with complex mental health needs.

• To contribute to and work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care.

• To work in close liaison with the Intensive Home Treatment Team with a view to safe and timely transfer of patients between the teams when clinically appropriate.

• To liaise with consultant colleagues in the community, especially with regard to care planning and discharge planning.

• To lead on Mental Health Act work for patients and attend Mental Health Review Tribunals as required.

• To use the Care Programme Approach where appropriate and as defined by CPA guidance.

• To provide professional leadership to the inpatient wards, including clinical supervision to the medical team working within the service. 

• To be a member of the inpatient ward management team

• To work collaboratively with other parts of the Adult Service and with other specialist services within REAS and Edinburgh CHP.

• To provide nominal cover for Consultant colleagues on annual leave and in emergencies for sick leave, adverse weather etc.

Job Description available with timetable upon request.

Requirements:

• Full GMC License to practice
• Right to Work in the UK
• Relevant previous experience working in this type of position
• Section 22 approval is essential

We cannot offer sponsorship. We require the Right to Work in the UK.

Cpl UK Healthcare works with NHS Trusts all over the UK, alongside many private hospitals, and as a framework supplier, we have access to jobs nationwide as soon as they are needed. 

We can easily assist with updating your compliance, planning travel and accommodation, providing mandatory training/CPD courses and we are also a designated body with the GMC offering services for appraisal and revalidation. Here at Cpl UK Health, we like to get doctors onboarded as early as possible prior to their available period so they can complete registration in good time – this in turn allows the doctor to accept their perfect locum offer without delay.

The benefits of working with Cpl UK Healthcare:

• First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants working solely in one Specialty
• Highly negotiable hourly rates
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Approved NHS Framework Supplier
• Weekly Payroll 
• CPD training provided including BLS
• Designated Body for the GMC
• Appraisal and Revalidation support

For more information on this role please contact Katalin Rusai on 07867459588 or email [email protected] with your CV for immediate consideration.