Consultant Psychiatrist – Inpatient CAMHS Lead

Priory; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is seeking a GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist to join our CAMHS ward on a full-time basis. The role involves inpatient care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and leadership within a mental health setting for young people and adults.

You will provide high quality clinical care, participate in ward rounds and risk reviews, and contribute to a recovery-focused treatment programme within Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport.

Qualifications

• Must hold MRCPsych (or equivalent), a CCT (or equivalent) and be included on the GMC Specialist Register, with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Experience working in inpatient settings with individuals facing significant mental health challenges.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including ward rounds, risk reviews, and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervising referral and admission processes, including preadmission assessments of young people with the team.
• Providing psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team on assessment, formulation and treatment for adults.

Skills

MRCPsych

CCT or equivalent

GMC Specialist Register

Section 12(2) approval

Approved Clinician status

Inpatient experience

Communication skills

Education

MRCPsych

CCT or equivalent

Job description

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is seeking a GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist to join our CAMHS ward on a full-time basis. The role involves inpatient care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and leadership within a mental health setting for young people and adults.

You will provide high quality clinical care, participate in ward rounds and risk reviews, and contribute to a recovery-focused treatment programme within Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport.