We have an excellent full-time opportunity to work as a Consultant Psychiatrist on our Adult Acute unit at Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital.
Set within picturesque landscaped gardens in Cheadle, Stockport, Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal offers a range of comprehensive inpatient mental health services for young people and adults. The focus of our service is to help people to live their best life in a safe and supportive environment. The hospital is located in a suburban area, close to Manchester.
Our acute services offer round-the-clock assistance in times of emergencies. Our specialist inpatient acute teams are committed to providing the highest quality of care, supporting patients with a wide range of mental health conditions in safe and highly therapeutic environments.
The post is supported by a full-time Specialty Doctor or Advanced Practitioner and the post holder will be working within a full Multidisciplinary Team.
The role will include:
Clinical:
* Working as the Consultant and Responsible Clinician as part of the MDT
* Taking overall responsibility for patient care and treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
* Timely assessment of referrals along with the MDT
* Conducting comprehensive assessments and treatment planning with patients, external stakeholders, and carers.
* Chairing MDT/CPA meetings; adhering to organisational admission and discharge policy and procedures.
* Timely discharge GP notifications and discharge summaries.
* Contributing to the unit governance through expertise and leadership.
* Preparing and supervising reports for Mental Health Act Review Tribunals & Managers Hearings alongside giving evidence within these meetings.
* Participating in a non-resident second on call out of hours rota with a frequency of no more than 1:7
Management:
* Offering clinical leadership in collaboration with the Ward Manager
* Ensuring the ward is compliant with organisational and regulatory requirements
* Attending ward governance meetings with the ward manager
* Working with organisational quality improvement (QPIs) initiatives
* Attending monthly governance meetings.
Academic:
* Attending monthly academic meetings
* Case presentations and teaching
* Participation in audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives
Post Requirements:
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree and MRCPsych with s12/AC approval
* Full GMC registration with license to practice
* Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice
* Committed to continued professional development
* Desirable to have had significant experience of inpatient mental health acute units.
* Able to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Company and Site Benefits:
* Generous annual leave entitlement with Birthday Leave
* Study leave & support with CPD opportunities
* Supportive consultant peer group
* Opportunity to undertake further learning & development
* Medical indemnity cover
* Free onsite parking
* Subsidised lunches
* Online benefits and cashback rewards
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