Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist
This is an opportunity to work as a Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist at Arbury Court hospital, which is part of the Elysium Healthcare group. The role involves providing care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues, with a focus on delivering individualized care and treatment. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and established medical department, and will have access to a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.
Main duties of the job
As a Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist at Arbury Court hospital, you will be responsible for delivering care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues. This will involve working effectively with patients and colleagues, driving multidisciplinary care, contributing to service development and governance processes, and building positive relationships with external stakeholders. You will also be required to undertake psychiatric assessments, provide oral and written evidence at tribunals, and ensure that you are up to date with the latest developments in your field.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Job responsibilities
You will work 37.5 hours a week, providing care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues, responsible for delivering care programmes, managing physical and mental health concerns and providing individualized approaches to the care and treatment of people admitted to the hospital.
Your responsibilities include:
* Working effectively with patients and colleagues to ensure the best care and treatment outcomes
* Driving multidisciplinary care
* Contributing to service development and governance processes e.g. via quality improvement work
* Building positive relationships with external stakeholders such as NHS England case managers
* Undertaking psychiatric assessments for women referred to the unit to determine the appropriate level of care to be provided
* Providing oral and written evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearings
* Ensuring that you are up to date with the latest developments by attending conferences, online courses etc.
* Second on-call duties (currently 1 in 17 for full-time consultants), with opportunities for voluntary paid extra first-on-call locum shifts and time back in lieu
To be successful in this role
* Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
* Being on (or about to join) the GMC specialist register for either forensic or general adult psychiatry
* Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
* In good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and up to date with appraisals
What you will get
* Competitive annual salary
* £5,000 car allowance
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
* A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time
* Free meals while on duty
* Employee Assistance Services
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work‑life balance
* Other general benefits including retail discounts and a car salary sacrifice scheme
* Medical indemnity cover
For more information, please contact Dr Martin Williams, Medical Director, Email: Martin.Williams2@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk; T: 01925 400600
About your next employer
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
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.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
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