Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is looking to recruit a medical director to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours.
Set within picturesque landscaped gardens in Stockport, Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal offers a range of comprehensive inpatient mental health services for young people and adults.
The focus of our service is to help people to live their best life in a safe and supportive environment.
What you'll be doing You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. 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
Clinical Duties (as Consultant Psychiatrist)
Provide RC responsibilities for up to 10 inpatients.
Manage own clinical caseload.
Lead the ward Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and supervise the Specialty Doctor.
Complete annual appraisals and revalidation processes for own practice.
Medical Leadership and Governance (as site Medical Director)
Lead the recruitment of all doctors in accordance with Company policies, involving the relevant service line Clinical Director.
Lead on approving, reviewing, and withdrawing practising privileges for visiting Consultants in hospitals with private practice.
What you'll bring to the role Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The candidate should hold MRCPsych or an equivalent qualification, along with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician (AC) status. They must possess a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent and be listed on the GMC Specialist Register in their clinical specialty. In addition, they should have completed, or be willing to undertake, Priory leadership and management training. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong influencing skills, maintain a clear focus on delivering high-quality and innovative care, and be capable of working effectively as a team member, leader, and independently across a range of settings. Commercial awareness and professionalism are also essential.
For more information about the role, you can email Farahgigani@priorygroup.com
What we will give you in return We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
Free on-site parking
Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
Enhanced maternity pay
Contributory pension scheme
Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
Access to development opportunities
Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
Long service award
Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
About Priory 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.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
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