Rehabilitation Consultant Psychiatrist

As an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist, you will have expert knowledge of working with survivors of an acquired brain injury, individuals with neurodegenerative conditions with potentially co-morbid mental illness and complex physical health conditions. Patients at the Unit can be detained under the Mental Health Act, supported via Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards or as an informal patient. Referrals are taken from many sources including psychiatric hospitals, prisons and the courts. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established Neurological Service, with an established team of professionals. St Neots is a town and civil parish in the Huntingdonshire District of the county of Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 50 miles north of central London. The town straddles the great river Ouse and is served by a railway station on the East Coast main Line. Working for Elysium Healthcare will give you access to a large and supportive peer group of like-minded professionals. With

The role involves working with survivors of acquired brain injuries and individuals with neurodegenerative conditions, potentially co-morbid with mental illness and complex physical health conditions. Responsibilities include managing the care of patients, who may be detained under the Mental Health Act, providing leadership, conducting unit rounds, and assessing referrals. The psychiatrist will attend care and treatment reviews, managers panels, and mental health review tribunals. They will provide supervision to junior team members and contribute to ongoing research projects and continuous professional development. Applicants need to be medically qualified with MRCPsych or equivalent and have excellent communication, leadership skills, and an understanding of current mental health developments. Benefits include a competitive salary, car allowance, relocation support, and career development opportunities.