Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist in Urgent Care (Derby)

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a General Adult Psychiatrist to join a dedicated team in Derby. This full-time role offers an opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team in an acute psychiatric ward, with plans for relocation to a new, purpose-built facility. The Trust is committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of the community and provides an excellent environment for professional growth. With generous benefits, including relocation expenses and a strong commitment to flexible working, this position is perfect for a compassionate clinician eager to make a positive impact.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension scheme

Flexible working commitment

Yearly appraisal and ongoing training

Health service discounts

Incremental pay progression

Free confidential employee assistance programme

Access to LGBT+ network

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Structured learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification is essential.
• Fully registered with GMC with license and approved clinician status.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team as a clinical leader shaping service development.
• Involve in innovative practices and enhance clinical skills.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of specialty

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Ability to work in and lead a team

Participated in research and service provision

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Job description

Job summary

A 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:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 33 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Job description
Job responsibilities

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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with GMC with license
• Approved clinician status

Skills
Essential

• Excellent knowledge of speciality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Ability to work in and lead a team
• Participated in research and service provision

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