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Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist to join Coral Ward, a 19‑bed acute inpatient ward at Langley Green Hospital in Crawley. This key medical and leadership role is part of the inpatient multidisciplinary team, providing high‑quality, person‑centred care to adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties. ResponsibilitiesProviding specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment to inpatients. Leading ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings. Acting as Responsible Clinician for detained patients under the Mental Health Act. Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to teaching and training. Engaging in clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development. Supporting research, development, medical education or special interests.Qualifications & ExperienceMB BBS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management. MRCPsych. Additional clinical qualifications. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register within six months of appointment. Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months. Valid UK driving licence or evidence of proposed alternative. Excellent knowledge of specialty and bio‑psycho‑social clinical skills, with wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to the post within NHS or comparable service.Academic Skills & Lifelong LearningAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Strong team leadership and collaborative working ability. Commitment to shared leadership and improvement. Participation in continuous professional development. Experience in research or service evaluation. Ability to use and appraise clinical evidence. Active involvement in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes. Participatory approach to shared decision‑making with service users.Benefits and RemunerationRecruitment and Retention payment of £45,000 structured over three years: £15,000 upon recruitment, £10,000 at 12, 24 and 36 months of service. Relocation expenses up to £8,000 subject to role and policy requirements. Excellent NHS pension scheme. 30 days study leave over three years with an annual study budget. Opportunities for flexible working and bespoke job planning. Access to wellbeing support, staff networks, and Balint groups. Opportunities to engage in research, teaching, and quality improvement. Free parking onsite.Working Hours & Flexibility We offer flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance. Discuss your preferred hours with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr