Job summary
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a General Adult Psychiatrist to be part of a well-established Multidisciplinary Team as a full time Inpatient Consultant on Ward 34 at the Radbourne Unit, Derby with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Ward 34 is a 20-bed male only acute psychiatric ward.
As a clinical leader you will be involved in shaping and developing the service as the Trust is undertaking a new build project. In November 2024 Ward 34 will be moving to the Kingsway Site in Derby and the ward will be based in a new purpose built hospital with the eradication of dormitories. The ward will then be named Dove Ward.
You will also have opportunities to grow and enhance your skills as a clinician and develop evidence based innovative practices.
Main duties of the job
You will join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues who share good camaraderie and excellent working relationships.
The Trust is committed to its vision to make a positive difference in people's lives by improving health and wellbeing.
Derbyshire offers a blend of city and country living; it has some of the most stunning landscapes in the country.
The Trust offers up to £8000 in relocation expenses.
We have a generous study budget and an excellent in-house CPD program as well.
We encourage potential candidates to contact us and we will be happy to arrange an informal visit.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the Trust."
Benefits include:
1. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
2. 33 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years
3. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
4. Generous NHS pension scheme
5. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
6. Health service discounts and online benefits
7. Incremental pay progression
8. Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
9. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
10. Health and wellbeing opportunities
11. Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
12. MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
13. Fully registered with GMC with license
14. Approved clinician status
Skills
Essential
15. Excellent knowledge of speciality
16. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
17. Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
18. Ability to work in and lead a team
19. Participated in research and service provision