This consultant psychiatrist post sits on the eating disorders unit at Priory Hospital Preston, a mental health hospital. The work centres on leading assessment, treatment planning and risk management for adults with eating disorders, including acting as Responsible Clinician for detained patients. It is a part-time role of 22.5 hours a week, with the unit working alongside four wards for adults with acute mental health needs. Applicants need MRCPsych or equivalent, a CCT, GMC Specialist Register entry and Approved Clinician status.
What the job involves
- Provide clinical leadership and take overall responsibility for patient care
- Lead multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk assessments, strategic reviews and therapeutic planning
- Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983
- Oversee referrals and admissions and contribute to pre-admission assessments
- Provide specialist psychiatric expertise to multidisciplinary assessment, formulation and treatment planning
Qualifications
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- CCT or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
- Section 12(2) approval
- Approved Clinician status
Skills & knowledge
- Clinical knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the speciality
- Ability to work within and lead a team
- Commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working and service improvement
Other
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
