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Psychiatrist

Job Description

As a Psychiatrist, you are a physician who specialises in the assessment, management and treatment (including prescribing medication) of patients with mental illness.

Job Requirements

You will be a critical member of mental health teams and are responsible for directing patient care in hospitals and in the community.
Psychiatrists can utilise legal powers within the Mental Health Act to detain and forcibly treat patients.
Unlike other mental health professionals, such as psychologists and counsellors, psychiatrists must be medically qualified doctors who have chosen to specialise in psychiatry.
Psychiatrists may also provide psychological support for people with long-term, painful or terminal physical health conditions.

Essential Personal Skills

Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Attention to Detail
Teamworking
Hardworking
Time Management

University Degree Needed?

Yes

Experience Level

Senior

Salary

£50,000-£100,000

Industry

Healthcare

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