Consultant Psychiatrist - Dean Ward

Gloucestershire Health and Care; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

27 days leave + bank holidays

Training & development opportunities

NHS pension

Flexible working

Discount schemes

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucester is advertising a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership to the inpatient service at Wotton Lawn Hospital.

You will act as Responsible Clinician for inpatients, supervise medical staff, and contribute to Mental Health Act proceedings; a key role within the Trust's mission to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across Gloucestershire.

Qualifications

• Higher specialist training and extensive psychiatry experience.
• Understanding of NHS policies and procedures related to Medical practice.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership to Dean Ward and work with MDT.
• Act as Responsible Clinician for inpatients and RC responsibilities per the code.
• Provide written and oral evidence at Mental Health Act Managers’ Meetings and Review Tribunals.
• Involve direct patient contact and supervision of others.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Higher specialist training

Extensive psychiatry experience

Job description

We love what we do and we think you will, too!

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county .

We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care . We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you ’.

We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and w e are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality team s in all areas of the Trust .

Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.

It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us .

Job overview

We are excited to be able to advertise for a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership to the inpatient service at Wotton Lawn Hospital based in Gloucester. This is a post vacated by a Consultant Psychiatrist moving roles internally.

Wotton Lawn Hospital in Gloucester has 66 acute beds across 4 wards as well as a 10-bed intensive care unit. Dean ward is a 15 bed female ward covering patients from the across the Gloucestershire area.

Main duties of the job

You will provide senior clinical leadership to Dean Ward. This will include working with medical colleagues, the wider MDT and the patient’s supporting system. The role will include both direct patient contact and consultation/supervision of others.

You will be the Responsible Clinician for your inpatients and will be expected to exercise RC responsibilities in accordance with the Code of Practice. A key responsibility will be providing written and oral evidence at Mental Health Act Managers’ Meetings and Review Tribunals.

Working for our organisation

We encourage a healthy work-life balance. Our medical directorate also supports all doctors through positive relationships with the LNC and Medical Staffing Committee.

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.

Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for the main responsibilities and expectations of the role and the personal specifications required.

Person specification

Experience

• Higher specialist training/extensive psychiatry experience

Knowledge

• Understanding of NHS and policies and procedures related to Medical

Personal skills

• Good interpersonal skills and aptitude for leadership

When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:

• Free car parking at many of our sites
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
• A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
• Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities
• Recognition and long service awards
• Fast Track physiotherapy
• Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.

If you are aged 16-30, you may be eligible for financial and pastoral support from the King’s Trust, with who we are in partnership with to support your first 6 months in role. We will pass on your details to the King’s Trust who will be in touch with you if you are eligible. If you would rather not be contacted, please let us know.

For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.

Good luck with your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.