Medical Lead / General Adult Consultant psychiatrist

Job Title: Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist

Specialty: Learning Disabilities
Band / Grade: Medical Director & Consultant
Location: Mansfield, East Midlands
Salary: £ Apply per annum

Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Director / Consultant Psychiatrist to join a Private hospital in Mansfield. This a full time permanent position is based on a 20 bed learning disabilities ward for men, with working hours of 40 hours per week with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.

This role is to start immediately and the position offers a competitive salary of £ Apply pert annum

What makes this opportunity stand out: You will receive excellent professional development, shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work. providing a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking for clear career progression and a great work-life balance

Benefits:

As a valued employee, you will receive

Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
Contributory pension scheme
Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet's co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with CLASs Pass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
Electric Car Scheme

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role, you must have:

Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
Experienced & knowledgeable in Learning Disability Psychiatry
Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
Committed to continued professional development
Experience in leadership & management
Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
Why use Athona?

Athona is one of the UK's leading on-framework healthcare recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience in the industry. We take pride in offering a personalised approach, ensuring every candidate is supported throughout their career journey.

What We Offer:

Experts in the Psychiatry sector - Providing a professional, knowledgeable, and supportive service tailored to your career goals.
Nationwide permanent vacancies - Opportunities across the NHS and private sector, including exclusive roles only available through Athona.
Comprehensive recruitment support - From CV advice and interview preparation to salary negotiation and contract reviews.
Seamless onboarding - Guidance through compliance checks, pre-employment screening, and workplace integration.
Overseas relocation support - Assistance with visa sponsorship, GMC/NMC registration, and adapting to UK healthcare settings.
Career progression planning - Helping you find roles that align with your long-term career aspirations and professional development goals.
Ongoing post-placement support - Regular check-ins to ensure you're satisfied in your new role and progressing as expected.
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