Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist Part -Time

Do you want to work for an established service where your knowledge and skills will be valued and developed? Do you value being part of an established, friendly, and successful medical department with a track record of success and a high level of expertise? Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry, who is passionate about improving the lives of women with complex mental health needs? If so, join the team at Arbury Court hospital. As the Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist (2-3 days/week) preferably on the Specialist Register for Forensic to run a medium or low secure ward depending on preference. You will provide care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues, responsible for delivering care programmes, managing physical and mental health concerns and providing individualised approaches to the care and treatment of people admitted to the hospital. Arbury Court is situated outside Warrington, just off the M62 and close to Liverpool, Manchester, and Chester.

You will provide care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues, responsible for delivering care programmes, managing physical and mental health concerns and providing individualised approaches to the care and treatment of people admitted to the hospital. It includes second on-call duties and some wards have middle-grade support. There are also opportunities for voluntary paid extra first on call locum shifts, and time back in lieu for on-call work. Responsibilities include working effectively with patients and colleagues, driving multidisciplinary care, contributing to service development, building relationships with external stakeholders such as NHS England case managers, undertaking psychiatric assessments, and ensuring up-to-date knowledge through conferences and online courses.