There is currently a part-time vacancy (approximately 24 hours per week) for a Consultant at The Priory Hospital Altrincham working within our inpatient CAMHS 15 bedded specialist eating disorder service and outpatient clinic.
The Consultant Psychiatrist is part of, and provides the clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team that aspires to provide excellent bespoke care to enable our patients to fulfil their recovery goals and work towards discharge. The Consultant is responsible for leading the medical care of patients in their allocated caseload (up to ten patients), supervising their allocated Speciality Doctor and leading the multidisciplinary team.
The role holder will have a case load of up to ten inpatients on Rivendell Ward. There is an additional Consultant Psychiatrist who covers the ward as well.
Clinical duties include:
1. Leading ward rounds
2. Conducting CPA meetings
3. Participating in risk meetings and care plan meetings
4. Leading treatment pathways for each patient
5. Providing reports for CPA meetings, Hospital Managers, Mental Health Tribunal, and Commissioners
6. Participating in site-wide meetings including Clinical Governance
7. Liaising with outside agencies to promote and develop the service
The role holder will be required to participate in the Consultant on-call rota.
Due to the needs of the ward, we are looking for someone with experience working in CAMHS and eating disorder services.
Job Plan for this role available on request.
For further information please contact Dr Samir Shah, Medical Director on 0161 904 0050.
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