Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Private - Up to 170,000 - Learning Disability

Overview

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

Job Role & Responsibilities

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to patients wellbeing. This private client takes a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

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. You will be supported by senior management and dedicated admin staff, with opportunities for flexible or remote working. JD Available upon Request

Requirements

The work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. 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. Participation in the 2nd on-call rota is required (non-residential with a low contact rate)

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 bonuse
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 160,000.00-170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person