Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry -Northampton
Pulse Associates Limited · Northampton, Northamptonshire · posted 24 days ago
UK median £92,847
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- This role£67,335 to £136,100estimated
- UK median£92,847
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| 10th | £49,574 |
| 25th | £67,335 |
| 50th | £92,847 |
| 75th | £136,100 |
| 90th | £168,980 |
| UK median | £92,847 |
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Job Title: Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive — details to be discussed upon application
We are seeking a highly experienced and committed Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry to join our NHS client in Northampton, Northamptonshire. This full-time role involves providing expert psychiatric care to individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex mental health needs, with responsibilities under the Mental Health Act as a Section 12 Approved Clinician.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric care for individuals with learning disabilities and associated mental health conditions
Act as an Approved Clinician and hold Section 12 approval, undertaking responsibilities related to detention, treatment, and discharge planning under the Mental Health Act
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, psychology, social care, and primary care professionals
Supervise and support junior medical staff and trainees
Participate in service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives
Engage with families, carers, and external agencies to ensure holistic, person-centred care
Qualifications & Experience
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Psychiatry of Learning Disabilities (or within 6 months of CCT)
MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility to obtain)
Extensive experience in learning disabilities psychiatry and multidisciplinary team working
Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
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