Consultant Psychiatrist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One day home working

DBS check cost covered

Job summary

Priory Lakeside View, a specialist unit for adults with acute mental health needs, seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead the adult acute inpatient service. The role covers 17 beds across Robin and Swan wards, acting as Responsible Clinician from admission through discharge, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The post is full-time with one day a week from home; MRCPsych or equivalent and GMC Specialist Register entry are required, with ongoing CPD and supervision expectations.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification required.
• CCT or equivalent qualification required.
• Registration with GMC Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Clinician from admission to discharge.
• Cover 17 inpatient beds across Robin and Swan wards.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care.
• Care for male and female adults aged 18 and over.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical governance

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist post in the adult acute inpatient service at Priory Lakeside View, a specialist unit for adults with acute mental health needs. The consultant covers 17 beds across Robin and Swan wards, acting as Responsible Clinician from admission to discharge and working with a multidisciplinary team. Full-time, Monday to Friday, with one day a week working from home, and covers male and female patients over 18. Fit depends on MRCPsych, CCT, GMC Specialist Register entry and Approved Clinician status.

What the job involves

• Act as Responsible Clinician for patients from admission to discharge
• Cover 17 inpatient beds across Robin and Swan wards
• Work with a skilled and motivated multidisciplinary team
• Care for male and female adult patients aged 18 and over

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or an equivalent qualification
• CCT or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
• Section 12(2) approval
• Approved Clinician status

Experience

• Clinical knowledge, skills and experience relevant to psychiatry

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to work within and lead a team
• Commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working and service improvement

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland check at the appropriate level

Other

• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

What's offered

• Flexibility to work one day a week from home
• Employer covers the cost of the DBS check