At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide expert psychiatric care and lead innovative mental health services.
- Company: Dorset HealthCare, a forward-thinking NHS Trust dedicated to patient-centred care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, relocation support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to excellence and compassion in healthcare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: GMC-registered psychiatrist with strong clinical and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 104401 - 150569 £ per year.
Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist, Specialist Doctor or equivalent grade looking for your next opportunity? At Dorset HealthCare we put our patients first and as our mental health services continue to grow across Dorset, we are looking for an experienced psychiatrist to join our team and help shape the future of mental health care. If you are a compassionate team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centred mental health care, we’d love to hear from you.
As an experienced psychiatrist, you will provide expert clinical leadership, support the delivery of high-quality mental health services, undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments, contribute to diagnosis and treatment planning, and provide evidence-based care for individuals with mental health conditions. We currently have a full-time opportunity within our Community Mental Health Team based in Bridport. We welcome applications from GMC-registered doctors as well as experienced international psychiatrists. We offer a supported, streamlined route to GMC registration through GMC sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
- Provide expert psychiatric assessment, diagnosis & treatment
- Deliver safe, effective & compassionate patient-centred care
- Provide clinical leadership within multidisciplinary teams
- Support the development & improvement of mental health services
- Contribute to teaching, research & leadership opportunities
We are committed to helping our colleagues thrive and reach their full potential. In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer:
- £10,000 Recruitment & Retention payment, paid in monthly instalments during your first year of employment
- Relocation package of up to £10,000 for those moving to Dorset
- Flexible & family-friendly working opportunities
- Excellent professional development & career progression pathways
- Access to teaching, research & leadership development opportunities
- Supportive, inclusive teams & excellent clinical leadership
- Excellent relocation & pastoral support for international candidates
- Study leave & continuing professional development
- Generous NHS pension scheme & annual leave entitlement
Join Dorset HealthCare & be part of an organisation that values innovation, compassion & excellence while making a real difference to the lives of patients, families & communities across Dorset. At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities: For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person specification
- General medical Qualification e.g., MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practice.
- MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g., membership of a psychiatry college in another country.
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry, or international equivalent.
- Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g., general practice, medicine.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wider medical knowledge.
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Make decisions based on evidence and experience including contribution of others.
Management Skills
- Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care
- Able to manage priorities
- Evidence of management/Leadership skills training
- Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff
Leadership Skills
- Understand principles of leadership and give examples of leadership in own practice.
- Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
- 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
- Health and wellbeing services
- Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
- Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
- Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
- Relocation costs where applicable
- Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
- NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
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