Consultant Psychiatrist

The Priory Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 98,000 - 119,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

IPD sponsorship

Development opportunities

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Preston is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join the team on a part-time basis (22.5 hours) at the site in Bartle, near Preston. The role involves clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and responsibility as the Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act.

Applicants must hold MRCPsych (or equivalent), a CCT (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register, with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification required.
• CCT or equivalent and GMC Specialist Register membership.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status are essential.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Take clinical responsibility for patients, including ward rounds and risk reviews.
• Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
• Supervise referrals, admissions, and preadmission assessments with the team.
• Provide psychiatric perspective to the MDT for assessment and treatment.

Education

MRCPsych

CCT

GMC Specialist Register

Section 12(2) approval

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Priory Hospital Preston £108528.0 Part time | 22.5 hours | Site based GMC Registration required

Priory Hospital Preston is looking to recruit a consultant psychiatrist to join the team.

Priory Hospital Preston, Bartle, near Preston is amental health hospital offering services for adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders across four wards. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes and Preston railway station nearby. The M55 motorway is also easily accessible.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.


• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).


• Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.


• Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential:

• This post requires a strong team player who is enthusiastic about contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, formulation, and management planning.


• Applicants must hold MRCPsych (or an equivalent qualification), a CCT (or equivalent) and be included on the GMC Specialist Register, along with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status. They must demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the speciality, the ability to work within and lead a team, and a commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working, and service improvement. Candidates should also have evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.


• In addition, highly developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role relies on building trust and confidence with patients to ensure that treatments and interventions are effective and successful.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking


• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave


• Enhanced maternity pay


• Contributory pension scheme


• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)


• Access to development opportunities


• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel


• Leadership & management development


• Long service award


• Refer a friend bonuses

About Priory

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions - including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health - and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here . . .

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.