MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
Relevant Higher Degree e.g MD,PHD,Msc or other additional clinical qualifications
MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Eligibility
Essential
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of gaining CCT
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
CCT in General Adult Psychiatry
Experience
Essential
Experience of assessing and treating patients in an inpatient/community setting.
Personal Skills
Essential
To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Clinical Skills
Essential
Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in Adults of working age and to deal with crisis situations.
Knowledge
Essential
Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant.
Teaching
Essential
Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching.
Understand principles of teaching.
Research and Audit
Essential
Experience or involvement in a research project and publication.
Experience of carrying out an audit project.
Management
Essential
Evidence of management/leadership skills training.
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