We are currently recruiting for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Priory Service, Lakeside View on a Full Time basis. Lakeside View is a 30 bedded hospital in Willenhall (WV13) that cares for patients who are 18 years and over in an acute setting:
Finch Ward - 13 bedded male acute ward
Robin Ward - 8 bedded male acute ward
Swan Ward - 9 bedded female acute ward
We care for a range of patients with a variety of conditions from ages 18-65. We care for everyone ranging from those presenting with a first episode of psychosis, to a personality disorder, to a relapse from a severe depression. Our patients can be admitted directly from the community, either informally or under the mental health act, or they can be those being stepped down from a PICU environment.
Currently we have a contract with the local mental health services in Birmingham, and all of our patients come from this area. This has allowed us to develop excellent working relationships with Birmingham mental health trust and allows for seamless transition between our services.
The aim at Lakeside View is to provide a person centred approach and therapeutic environment, which promotes collaborative care planning to optimise treatment goals. Right from the point of admission to our acute services, our aim is to support patients to be discharged safely back into the community where they can continue to progress towards recovery in a less restrictive environment.
This will be achieved by:
* Thorough assessment of individuals needs throughout admission
* Person centred collaborative treatment plans
* A range of interventions available from a diverse MDT
* Being cared for in the least restrictive environment
* Effective liaison and joint working with Locality team.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Consultant Psychiatrist at Lakeside View, you will cover 17 beds in our Acute service, covering Robin and Swan wards. You will be working with both male and female patients over the age of 18. You will fulfil the role of Responsible Clinician to patients from admission to discharge with the support of a skilled and motivated MDT. Due to the experience of the current team at the site, we can support a newly registered Consultant or someone with experience in this field at this level before.
You will be part of a well-established and cohesive team of medics which includes; Medical Director, Consultant Psychiatrist, Speciality Doctors, Registered Medical Officers and Aston University Medical Students. There are no direct line managing responsibilities to this post, but you can provide clinical supervision and teaching to junior medical and nursing staff. You will also have the opportunity to teach medical students during their placements with us and undertake their placement assessments.
Lakeside View also has strong links with other surrounding Priory Hospitals within the region, providing the opportunity to network with other Consultants from different specialisms and service lines. In taking on this role, you will be part of a visionary and inspiring team and will be joining a group of individuals whose main goal is to support our patients and their families with their recovery journey and to live their best life.
As Consultant Psychiatrist you will play a pivotal role within the hospitals Multi-Disciplinary Team, which consists of other professionals such as: Psychologist, Assistant Psychologist, Occupational Therapists (OT), OT Assistants and students, Registered Nurses and Student Nurses/Apprentices, Health Care Assistants, Pharmacist, and Independent Mental Health Advocate.
The hospital works closely with NHS partners to ensure that patients safely transition from our Acute Services back into the community, with robust follow up support packages.
The acute wards on site provides patients with excellent space and facilities, including en-suite bedrooms and large living spaces furnished with activity equipment such as games consoles.
Outside of the wards, a purpose built therapy suite contains a rehabilitation kitchen for patient cooking sessions, and a sessional therapy room. The hospital is set in the centre of an extensive nature reserve, which contains an abundance of flora & fauna. The site also has areas for outside sports activity.
The clinical team at Lakeside View encourage full involvement of the service user, their family and external professionals throughout their stay. They are invited to attend Ward Reviews and CPA meetings to ensure clear communication throughout the care pathway in order to promote individuals' recovery and facilitate discharge.
In order to maximise recovery, interventions offered include a wide range of therapeutic approaches, combining psychiatric and cognitive behavioural perspectives with occupational therapy, psychology, leisure and recreational activity.
Qualifications Required:
* You must hold a CCST/CCT or equivalent in the relevant areas of psychiatry
* You will continue to hold a registration with the GMC including being on the special register for Psychiatry
What we offer you:
* A Competitive Salary that is Dependant on the Experience of the successful candidate
* Regular working hours from Monday to Friday with Occasional On-Call responsibilities.
* Full-time dedicated Speciality Doctor support and on site RMO cover evenings and weekends
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays plus an additional day for your birthday
* Flexible working including one day working from home per week
* Generous study leave (including funding)
* Your own office and ample administrative support
* Peer group of Doctors who meet regularly for supervision and RCPsych CPD requirements
* Twice monthly regional CPD teaching programme
* Career development opportunities at the hospital and within Priory
* Priory benefit package (including private health insurance)
* Company pension scheme
* Our independent Employee Assistant Program can offer confidential emotional and practical support and advice to colleagues, 24/7
An informal discussion is encouraged, contact us today to arrange a confidential, non-obligatory chat.
Disclosure:
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
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