Job description
We are seeking a highly qualified Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in Adult and Child Psychiatry to provide remote clinical services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, managing, and treating patients with a variety of mental health conditions, with a focus on delivering high-quality care through telepsychiatry. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams and offering expert psychiatric consultations for both adults and children in a fully virtual setting.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations for both adults and children via secure telehealth platforms.
- Developing and implementing individualised treatment plans, including pharmacological and therapeutic interventions, based on best practice guidelines.
- Providing expert consultation to primary care physicians, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, holistic care for patients.
- Prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications, making necessary adjustments and monitoring for side effects and efficacy.
- Providing regular follow-up consultations and adjusting treatment plans as needed, ensuring continuity of care.
- Conducting risk assessments and managing any safeguarding concerns, ensuring that all clinical work adheres to safety protocols.
- Maintaining thorough and timely clinical records, in compliance with regulatory and legal standards.
Requirements:
- Relevant Psychiatrist qualification.
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Experience in Adult and Child Psychiatry.
- Experience managing complex mental health conditions, including ADHD, ASD, mood disorders, and psychosis.
- Strong clinical decision-making skills and the ability to manage complex cases.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in a virtual setting.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability to a multidisciplinary team.
- Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today.
- Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.
Working with Archer Resourcing
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We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.
Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.
We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.
Must be eligible to work in the U.K