Introduction
As a consultant, you’ll know what it means to lead a team. To always strive for better. Join an established medical team at St Mary’s hospital as a Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist and make a real difference to men who have enduring mental health and neurocognitive problems from various forms of Acquired Brain injury.
St Mary’s hospital has 67 beds spread across 4 main wards. There is one 17-bedded ward providing Neurorehabilitation services for men with acquired brain injury and mental health symptoms. Another 20-bedded unit is an acute psychiatric facility for men. The other 2 wards provide care to men in secure forensic services, including Adams ward (a medium secure ABI ward) and Dalston ward (a low secure ABI ward).
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, some of your key responsibilities will include managing complex cases, formulating care plans and treatments tailored to individual needs, and guiding evidence-based treatment and assessing effectiveness.
The team currently consists of 3.5 consultants and 1.5 specialty doctors. You will deliver clinical care to a dedicated caseload, supported by a practice nurse, an enhanced GP service, a dedicated supervisor, and a medical secretary team.
As a valued staff member, you will have access to excellent CPD and professional development opportunities. You will work 37.5 hours a week in a clinically rewarding environment, with a highly competitive salary, a pension scheme, and other benefits.
Key Responsibilities of the Consultant Psychiatrist include:
* Providing RC and consultant psychiatrist input to inpatients in a forensic or rehabilitation ward.
* Option to work full-time will be considered.
* Managing a caseload of 16-18 inpatients depending on service acuity; SAS doctor cover is available for the acute service.
* Participating in a low-frequency second-on-call rota for the region.
* Assessing new referrals to ensure service needs are met.
* Providing leadership to the clinical team and contributing to clinical governance and service development.
* Maintaining good relationships with external agencies such as community teams and commissioning bodies.
* Contributing to training and education.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
* CCT in general adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, or Psychiatry of LD; experienced candidates not on the specialist register but with AC status will be considered.
* Interest in clinical Neuropsychiatry; higher qualifications and training are preferable.
* Full GMC registration and recent appraisal within 12 months.
* Section 12 (2) approval and AC status.
* Experience working within an MDT caring for patients with complex needs.
* Be innovative, motivated, and passionate.
* Possess a good team ethos.
For more information, please contact Dr Tahib Abioye, Medical Director, via email: Tahib.abioye@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk or phone: 01925423300.
What you will get:
* Competitive annual salary.
* £8,400 car allowance.
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
* A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution.
* Life Assurance.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Medical indemnity cover.
* Enhanced Maternity Package.
* Free meals on duty.
* Employee Assistance Services.
* Career development and training opportunities.
* Wellbeing support and activities.
* Other benefits including retail discounts and special offers.
About your next employer
You will work for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With over 90 services across England and Wales in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education sectors, there are growth opportunities.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network in 10 countries employing over 86,000 people.
Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, is a Disability Confident employer, and promotes inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff are responsible for safeguarding service users’ welfare. A DBS check is required for all candidates.
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