Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director – Part-time

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Consultant Psychiatrist to take the next step in their career as a Medical Director. This senior clinical leadership role offers the opportunity to combine direct patient care with strategic leadership, clinical governance and service development within an established specialist mental health service.

Working as part of the senior management team, you will provide clinical and medical leadership across the hospital while maintaining clinical responsibilities for service users. You will lead the medical directorate, promote high standards of clinical practice and support the ongoing development of safe, effective and evidence-based services.

Salary: Competitive annual salary + £5,000 car allowance
Position: Medical Director / Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: Part-Time – 30 hours clinical responsibility
Setting: Specialist Mental Health
Location: Hertfordshire

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Provide clinical and medical leadership across the hospital and medical directorate.
• Oversee Mental Health Act administration, clinical policies and clinical standards.
• Lead and evaluate medical services through clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff within the multidisciplinary service.
• Chair regular medical meetings and contribute to clinical governance processes.
• Work collaboratively with consultants and medical leaders to share best practice.
• Ensure medical practice complies with GMC guidance and appraisal requirements.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• GMC Specialist Register status in an appropriate psychiatric specialty.
• Proven experience working as a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Proven experience in clinical and/or medical leadership and management.
• Strong knowledge of mental health legislation, governance and contemporary mental health services.
• Desirable experience includes;
• Experience of change management and service improvement.
• Experience with recruitment and retention of medical professionals.
• Knowledge of purchaser and provider contractual arrangements.
• Experience contributing to clinical governance, audit or quality improvement.
• Strong understanding of strategic medical workforce development.

What benefits are on offer?

• Competitive annual salary plus £5,000 car allowance.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Group Personal Pension Plan and pension contribution.
• Career development and professional training opportunities.
• Medical indemnity cover and Life Assurance.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to permanent@athona.com.