Overview
Priory Hospital Arnold is looking to recruit a consultant psychiatrist to join the team on our mixed acute ward. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours on site. You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients’ wellbeing. 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.
Priory is the UK’s 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 children’s mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
All roles are subject to a successful DBS disclosure at an appropriate level from the DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Responsibilities
* 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).
* 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.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Must hold and maintain registration with the GMC, including the relevant Specialist Register, and be able to provide evidence of this registration to the Hospital Director or Group Medical Officer upon request.
* CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry and experience working in inpatient settings with individuals experiencing significant mental health difficulties.
* Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust and confidence with patients to ensure treatments and interventions are effective.
Benefits
* Free on-site parking
* Birthday Holiday – Your Birthday as an extra day’s annual leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes (gym membership, IT devices, Healthcare Cash Plan)
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through IPD
* Leadership & management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
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