We offer mental health support for both adults and young people, including access to specialist therapy and psychiatry. We also provide private autism assessments for adults, helping people better understand themselves and access the right support.
Our brand new hospital conversion allows for access to high quality, modern facilities within a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere, close to relaxing woodland, to help facilitate recovery and hope.In addition to acres of rolling countryside on all sides of the hospital, each ward has access to south-facing garden areas, meaning you can relax and spend time outdoors.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients
* Undertake psychiatric and external assessments for clients referred to the unit to determine the appropriate level of care to be provided, under the direction and supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist, and work with the unit multidisciplinary team to ensure delivery of the Care Programme.
* Prepare discharge summaries, reports and other associated documentation as necessary e.g. for CPA meetings, as directed and supervised by the Consultant Psychiatrist. Participation in learning activities and supervision.
* Participation in Clinical Governance activities, and account for contracted hours utilised in research, Continuing Professional Development and other non-clinical duties as necessary and in a timely manner.
* Working effectively with colleagues to ensure that clients have access to
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Barnt Greenis looking to recruit a Specialist Doctor to join the team on our PICU Ward. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week. Working Monday- Friday.
Person Specification
Requirements
* This role requires an MBBS (or equivalent medical qualification), along with current GMC registration and a licence to practise. The successful candidate will also be expected to be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD and to have completed an appraisal or RITA within the last year. The consultant should hold a CCST or CCT (or equivalent) in a relevant area of Psychiatry and have experience working within inpatient settings supporting individuals with significant mental health difficulties. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role requires building trust and confidence with patients to ensure treatments and interventions are effective. The ability to communicate clearly and collaboratively with relatives, GPs, Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), care coordinators, and acute trusts is also a key part of the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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