Specialist Doctor
Reference
PRI101123
Location
Priory Hospital Roehampton, Priory Lane, Roehampton, SW15 5JJ
Priory Group Division
Healthcare
Salary
£81,404.00
Hours
37.5
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert - Division Information
Responsibilities
1. Undertake psychiatric and external assessments for clients referred to the unit to determine the appropriate level of care to be provided, under the direction and supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist, and work with the unit multidisciplinary team to ensure delivery of the Care Programme.
2. Prepare discharge summaries, reports and other associated documentation as necessary e.g. for CPA meetings, as directed and supervised by the Consultant Psychiatrist.
3. Participation in learning activities and supervision.
4. Participation in Clinical Governance activities, and account for contracted hours utilised in research, Continuing Professional Development and other non-clinical duties as necessary and in a timely manner.
5. Working effectively with colleagues to ensure that clients have access to appropriate medical cover at all times, which will require participation in an on-call rota for the site.
6. The post holder will be expected to support the GP in delivering physical health care and emergency treatment to patients in complex care.
7. To support the RMO and GP in delivering a consistently high standard of medical care to all patients on site. Be responsible for inducting new RMP’s and providing cover for them when they are on compensatory rest periods.
8. Share responsibility for taking bloods with the site phlebotomist and RMO as necessary.
9. Arrange appropriate clinical tests and investigations and take responsibility for chasing up results and acting on them in a timely manner.
10. Ensure physical observations by ward staff are carried out in accordance with medical instructions. Review physical observation findings and act upon them in a clinically appropriate manner. .
Job Advert Location Description
Knowledge
This post requires an MB.BS or equivalent, you will also need to be GMC registered and licensed to practice. We would also expect you to be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD and have an appraisal or RITA in the last year.
Experience
The consultant will hold a CCST / CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry and will have experience of working in an inpatient settings with people with significant mental health difficulties.
Communication
Highly sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills are critical, as this role requires building trust and confidence of patients in order for treatment and interventions to be effective and successful. Communication with relatives, GPs, CMHTs, care coordinators and acute trusts is also important within this role.
Closing Date
06/07/2025