Consultant Psychiatrist – Spring Wood Lodge Hospital
Spring Wood Lodge is a 21‑bed locked rehabilitation facility for women with mental disorders located in Guiseley, near Leeds. The service supports multidisciplinary teams and specialises in rehabilitation using positive behavioural support principles.
Responsibilities
* Take clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
* Serve as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
* Provide a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to assessment, formulation and treatment of patients.
* Contribute to management meetings and clinical governance meetings, and help develop service strategy.
* Offer in‑house training programmes and supervise junior medical staff.
* Maintain CPD and re‑validation requirements as set by the Royal College of Psychiatrists or other statutory bodies.
Qualifications
* Medical qualification, MRC Psych or equivalent.
* Clinical Certificate of Training (CCT) in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.
* Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a psychiatric setting.
* Knowledge of current developments in psychiatry and mental health, including legislation and change management.
* Previous consultant experience in a management role.
Benefits
* Competitive annual salary.
* £5,000 car allowance.
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a birthday off.
* Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with employer contribution.
* Life assurance.
* Enhanced maternity package.
* Free meals while on duty.
* Employee Assistance Services.
* Career development and training to support your goals.
* Wellbeing support and activities.
* Medical indemnity cover.
We are an inclusive employer committed to safeguarding the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to DBS disclosure.
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