Priory Healthcare
Location
Dorking, Surrey | United Kingdom
Job description
Priory Hospital Dorking is looking to recruit a consultant for Male acute 18 bed unit. The sucessful candiadte will be expected to take part in Oncall duties as per Rota. New members of our team have an exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of our services and a genuine chance to be part of transforming them. With a renewed focus on quality and excellence at its heart the service aims to grow and extend its current offering. This is your chance to play an influential part in developing and improving the current services and to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people in our care. Job Advert Location Description Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a full time Consultant Psychiatrist to join our hospital. The successful candidate will provide care, assessment and treatment for our patients and will take appropriate action to ensure that standards of care are exceptional. You will be responsible for: • Ensuring effective liaison with the referrals team to enable you to review referrals and determine appropriateness for admissions • Conducting admissions assessments, risk assessments, reviews and ensuring effective management plans for all patients within the unit. • Allocating specialist psychological treatments, in line with individual needs and assessing physical health, taking special responsibility for medical issues. • Supervising and directing the work of other junior medics and MDT staff who treat the patients. • Facilitating regular CPA review meetings • Acting as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act • Providing an on call service and ensuring the provision of medical cover to the unit • Opportunity to be involved in clinical governance standards and monitoring for the delivery of the service • Developing protocols as required meeting standard in both psychological and pharmacological interventions. To be successful you'll need: • MRCPsych qualification or equivalent • CCT/CESR in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry will be considered. • Approved under section 12(2) of the MHA1983 • Approved clinician status under the MHA 1983 / is eligible to work as a Responsible Clinician • Up to date knowledge in the field of General Adult Psychiatry, including physical health, mental health and systemic factors. • Experience of working in an acute inpatient setting and with patients detained under the MHA. • Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation . • A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence based practice What we can give you: • Relocation Allowance (please get in touch for more details) • 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Plus your birthday off • Company pension scheme • Free DBS check • Opportunities for further career development • Access to funded CPD courses relevant to the role • Access to our independent Employee Assistance Programme • Refer a Friend scheme • Free parking • Flexible benefits, including access to schemes such as gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan and shopping discounts Closing Date 31/03/2024 Back to search Share Email to a friend Apply now
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£160k per annum
