Consultant Psychiatrist post on Jubilee Ward at Priory Hospital Dewsbury, a 16-bed male unit split between a 10-bed specialist dementia service and 6 beds for functional disorders. The work centres on clinical responsibility for patients, leading multidisciplinary ward rounds and risk reviews, and acting as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act. Most patients are detained, and the post suits an older adult psychiatrist or a general adult psychiatrist with substantial older adult experience. Fit depends on holding a CCT in older adult psychiatry, or the general adult equivalent with extensive older adult experience. What the job involves Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and developing a therapeutic milieu Acting as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 Supervising the referral and admission process, including contributing to pre-admission assessments with other team members Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team on the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults Qualifications CCT (or equivalent) in Older Adult Psychiatry, or CCT (or equivalent) in General Adult Psychiatry Extensive older adult experience if the CCT is in General Adult Psychiatry Registration
Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adults 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.
