Consultant psychiatrist post on the EDU ward at Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. The role carries clinical responsibility for a patient caseload, leading ward rounds, risk assessments and care planning, and acting as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act. It is a full-time, site-based role within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants need Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status, alongside MRCPsych and a GMC Specialist Register entry. What the job involves Deliver evidence-based, person-centred clinical care to patients referred to the hospital Take clinical responsibility for a defined patient caseload Lead multidisciplinary ward rounds Carry out risk assessments and reviews Lead strategic care planning Develop a safe, therapeutic, recovery-focused ward environment Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 Work with multidisciplinary teams to support recovery, wellbeing and long-term outcomes Provide clinical leadership, ensuring governance and legal compliance Qualifications MRCPsych or equivalent qualification CCT or equivalent Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development Registration
Consultant Psychiatrist - EDU employer: Priory Healthcare
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work within a newly developed low secure forensic learning disability service at the state-of-the-art Springfield University Hospital. With a strong commitment to employee growth through excellent CPD opportunities, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and a focus on inclusivity and community involvement, this role provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about making a difference in mental health care.
