Introduction
As a consultant, you’ll know what it means to lead a team. To always strive for better. This is a great opportunity to join an established medical team at St Mary’s hospital 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. This includes 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 management of complex cases, formulating care plans and treatments for individual needs of service users, and guiding on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
The team consists currently of 3.5 consultants and 1.5 specialty doctors, and you will deliver clinical care to a dedicated caseload. You will be supported by a practice nurse and an enhanced GP service to meet patients’ physical healthcare needs. You will have support from a dedicated supervisor and a medical secretary team.
As a valued staff member, you will have excellent CPD and professional development opportunities. You will work 22.5 hours a week, in a clinically rewarding environment and receive a highly competitive salary, along with a competitive pension scheme and a number of other benefits.
Key Responsibilities of the Consultant Psychiatrist include:
1. Providing RC and consultant psychiatrist input to inpatients in a forensic facility or rehabilitation ward.
2. Option to work full time can be considered.
3. 1 w.t.e post holder will carry a caseload of 16 - 18 inpatients depending on the acuity of the service). SAS doctor cover is available for the acute service.
4. Participation in a low frequency second- on-call rota for the region
5. Assessing new referrals to ensure that the service meets the needs of those who are admitted.
6. Providing leadership to the clinical team and contributing to clinical governance and service development
7. Maintaining good relationships with external agencies such as community teams and commissioning bodies.
8. Contributing to the training and education
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
9. To hold MRCPsych or equivalent
10. CCT in general adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry or Psychiatry of LD. We will consider experienced candidates who are not on the specialist register but have AC status.
11.. Interest in clinical Neuropsychiatry with higher qualifications and clinical training will be preferable.
12. Full GMC registration and to have had an appraisal within the 12 months.
13. Section 12 (2) approval and AC status
14. Experience of working within an MDT in providing care for patients with complex needs
15. To be innovative, motivated, and passionate
16. To have a good team ethos
What you will get
17. Competitive annual salary
18. £5000 car allowance
19. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
20. A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
21. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
22. Flexible working
23. Medical indemnity cover
24. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
25. Free meals while on duty
26. Employee Assistance Services
27. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
28. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
29. 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
30. Voluntary benefits
There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.