Introduction
Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist who wants to help shape mental health care for women across different levels of security in one establishment? Do you want to work in a friendly, committed and long-established Mental Health Service which is adapting to the changing demands of female mental health care? Are you committed to collaborative working with a range of professionals, with a diverse population of female patients? If so, then join the team at The Farndon Unit and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
We are looking for a general adult or forensic psychiatrist to fill a permanent position (37.5 hours per week) at The Farndon Unit in Newark. The job would see you join an established multidisciplinary team, including 2 other psychiatrists, 2 associate specialists, nursing, OT, psychology, social work and a sensory assessor. The unit houses 47 beds across five wards catering for female patients with low secure care Bolero and Cortland Wards), a high-dependency psychiatric rehabilitation unit (Aster Ward) and two acute wards (Ruby Frost and Darcy Ward).
You will act as a Responsible Clinician for 18 inpatients across the low secure and acute wards. You will need a CCT in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry or equivalent qualification and experience of working with and leading multidisciplinary teams. You will be part of an environment that specialises in providing trauma informed and compassion focused care and utilises positive behavioral support to empower and assist service users in their recovery.
You will have the opportunity for career development and you will have access to excellent CPD opportunities, a peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre doctors and study leave funding to support your continuing education and training in line with your goals.
The Farndon Unit is located in Newark, Nottinghamshire and is part of IMPACT Provider Collaborative in the region with close links to NHS services with established care pathways. The Farndon Unit has excellent transport links and is commutable from Lincoln, Nottingham, Leicester, Sleaford and Mansfield.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact Dr Natasha Gopee, Medical Lead on 01636 642380 or Anne Woodward, Hospital Director on 01636 704420.
What you will get:
1. Competitive annual salary
2. £8,400 car allowance
3. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
4. A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with a 10% pension contribution
5. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
6. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
7. Free meals while on duty
8. Employee Assistance Services
9. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
10. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
11. Voluntary benefits
12. Medical indemnity cover
13. Flexibility to work in clinically led environments
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.