At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patient care plans and lead multidisciplinary team assessments.
- Company: Priory Hospital Preston, a leader in mental health care.
- Benefits: Free parking, extra holiday on your birthday, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: GMC registration and experience in inpatient mental health settings.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Job Overview
Priory Hospital Preston is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team. This part‑time role is 22.5 hours per week, based on site.
Responsibilities
As Consultant Psychiatrist you will
- Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans.
- Undertake routine tasks and activities to facilitate patient wellbeing, dignity and treatment.
- Take clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
- Serve as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Supervise the referral and admission process and contribute to pre‑admission assessments of young people with the team.
- Provide a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.
Qualifications
- GMC registration, including the relevant Specialist Register.
- CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in relevant areas of Psychiatry.
- Experience working in inpatient settings with individuals experiencing significant mental health difficulties.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Additional Requirements
- All roles are subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or equivalent; Priory will cover the cost of the DBS check.
Benefits
- Free on‑site parking
- Birthday Holiday – an extra day of annual leave on your birthday
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits, including reduced rates and access to new schemes (gym membership, IT technology such as laptops, tablets, smartphones)
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
- Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.
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