Consultant Psychiatrist - Camhs

Priory Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 153,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cheadle is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide high quality clinical care for adult and adolescent inpatients within a dynamic service. You will take clinical responsibility for detained patients under the Mental Health Act and lead multidisciplinary ward rounds to ensure a recovery‑oriented treatment plan.

The role requires MRCPsych (or equivalent), a CCT, GMC Specialist Register inclusion, Section 12(2) approval, and Approved Clinician status, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• MRCPsych (or equivalent) and CCT (or equivalent).
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register with Section 12(2) approval.
• Proven leadership and teamwork in a clinical setting.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatry and risk management.
• Commitment to CPD and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Take clinical responsibility for detained patients under the MHA (1983).
• Lead multidisciplinary ward rounds and risk reviews.
• Contribute to the development of a therapeutic milieu and service improvement.
• Oversee referrals and admissions, including preadmission assessments.
• Provide psychiatric expertise to the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Inpatient psychiatry

Communication

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT or equivalent

GMC Specialist Register

Section 12(2) approval

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Priory Hospital Cheadle

Full Time | 37.5 hours | Site based

£180,000

Registration with GMC | Inclusion on the Specialist Register

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1-2 miles from the service.

You will provide high quality clinical care for patients referred to the hospital and work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that clients receive a holistic and person-centric care and treatment programme based on the recovery model. 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential:

• 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.
• Experience working in inpatient settings with individuals facing significant mental health challenge
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills