Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Learning Disability - Up to 180,000 - Private Sector

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team in our learning disability ward. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours.

This private hospital is located South Norfolk, close to the Suffolk border and in the beautiful Waveney Valley. The hospital provides specialist care to patients with a learning disability, with mental health needs, behaviours that challenge or offending behaviours. The setting includes low secure beds and an exciting newly opened locked rehabilitation service

Duties

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist with a CCT or CESR in psychiatry of learning disability, Approved Clinician status, and experience in managing complex clinical presentations within this patient group. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, a compassionate and patient-centred approach, and the ability to work collaboratively within a well-established multidisciplinary team. An understanding of positive risk-taking, restrictive practice, and recovery-focused care is essential. You will be supported by senior management and dedicated admin staff, with opportunities for flexible or remote working. Participation in the 2nd on-call rota is required (non-residential with a low contact rate).

Provide expert clinical care as a Responsible Clinician, supported by an on-site senior management team. Benefit from dedicated administrative assistance and flexible/remote working options. Manage complex cases within psychiatry of learning disabilities. Hold current CCT or CESR qualifications and approved clinician status. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care

Benefits

Free on-site parking Supplemented meals 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave Enhanced maternity pay Contributory pension scheme Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme) Access to development opportunities Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel Leadership & management development Long service award Refer a friend bonuses
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Relocation assistance UK visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person