Locum Consultant Psychiatrist

University Medical Centre, Canterbury

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist

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University Medical Centre, Canterbury

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 16 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 5f6a7e70492f43fcae484c429df75da6

Location ref: Canterbury

Full Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join our innovative Primary Care Student Mental Health Service based in Canterbury. This is a rewarding opportunity to work at the interface of primary and secondary care, supporting university students with a wide range of mental health needs.,

  • Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and risk assessment for students referred into the service.
  • Offer time-limited input, working closely with GPs, mental health practitioners, counsellors, and university wellbeing staff.
  • Support safe prescribing and medication management where appropriate.
  • Provide clinical supervision to the team and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions at the team meeting regarding care planning.
  • Work flexibly in a primary care setting, with opportunities for both in-person and remote sessions.
  • Provide clinical supervision and guidance to the non-medical prescriber nurse.

    The role is based in Canterbury, a vibrant historic city with excellent transport links and a large student population. We see undergraduate and postgraduate students from across Kent and Medway.
  • What We Offer:
  • Flexible locum arrangements
  • Part-time role 1 clinic plus team meeting per month
  • Supportive and collegiate working environment.
  • Opportunities to contribute to service development in a growing area of mental health need.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/locum-consultant-psychiatrist-127210525
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