Job Description

Applications are invited to join our Acute Care Directorate of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, as Consultant Psychiatrist. This is a permanent substantive role.



The post holder will provide medical leadership to Larimar Ward, which is a 15 bedded female acute inpatient ward at Ardenleigh Hospital, Erdington, Birmingham.



Applicants must have full registration with the GMC and MRCPsych or equivalent.



Section 12 (2) approval, approved clinician status and Certificate of Completion of Training CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or within 6 months of obtaining CCT are also required.



You must be committed to working as a member of a multidisciplinary team, be flexible in your approach to change and be able to exercise leadership in order to provide a comprehensive and accessible service to individuals in the acute phase of mental illness. We are seeking applicants with the enthusiasm necessary to serve the needs of a city enriched by cultural diversity.



If you enjoy being part of a team, are flexible, approachable and are looking for a stimulating role in mental health, we would be delighted to hear from you.



We welcome applications both from experienced psychiatrists with an interest in acute inpatient psychiatry as well as from newly qualified consultants progressing in their consultant career.



Please see the job description for further details. For any enquiries please contact Mr Kerry Webb, Clinical Director, on 0121 301 2318 or via email Kerry.Webb6@nhs.net



You will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, other medical staff and secretary. The Trust is committed to continuing professional development and you will be encouraged to develop special interests, undertake research activities and forge links with appropriate academic centres. There is an active teaching programme within the Trust.



Please refer to the attached Job description, Person Specification and Candidate Information Pack, for your information.