Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | On Site £159,600 per annum Located in Royston, Hertfordshire, within a purpose‑built facility and spacious grounds, Priory Hospital Kneesworth House is one of the largest Priory Hospitals in the UK, offering secure, acute, PICU and rehab inpatient services. Main duties of the job
In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care. Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu. Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983). The role is to support 10‑bedded female PICU and rehab, with full support from a speciality doctor; and participate in 2nd on‑call Consultant rota. The role may change based on site needs. Supervising the process of referral and admission, including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members. Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults. Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy. About us
The location has good transport connections, making it easy to travel locally and to nearby cities. Public transport is easily accessible with both bus and train services nearby, while major towns and cities such as Royston, Cambridge, and London can all be reached within a reasonable driving distance. There is also convenient access to the M11 motorway, making commuting and travel to surrounding areas straightforward. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here. Person Specification
CCT (or equivalent) and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status Clinical Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the speciality Ability to work in and lead a team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement Participated in continuous professional development Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative 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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