A full-time consultant psychiatrist post within the Female PICU at Priory Hospital Cheadle, an inpatient service for young people and adults. The post-holder takes overall clinical responsibility for assessing, treating and caring for patients, and acts as Responsible Clinician for those detained under the Mental Health Act. The role is 37.5 hours a week and includes supervising junior medical staff and contributing to service development. Entry requires GMC Specialist Register inclusion, Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
What the job involves
- Take clinical responsibility for patients, including ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and developing a therapeutic milieu
- Assess, treat and care for patients, working with the multidisciplinary team to keep care safe, effective, person-centred and focused on recovery
- Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983
- Supervise the referral and admission process, including pre-admission assessments of young people
- Contribute to clinical governance, service development and strategic planning
- Supervise and support junior medical staff and contribute to teaching and training
What’s required
Qualifications
- MRCPsych or an equivalent qualification
- CCT or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
- Section 12(2) approval
- Approved Clinician status
Experience
- Strong clinical knowledge and experience relevant to the speciality
Skills & knowledge
- Working collaboratively within, and leading, a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to shared leadership and continuous improvement
Other
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
