Consultant Psychiatrist Private Addictions Ward

Priory; Bristol; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in the UK is looking for a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will take clinical responsibility for patients, fulfill a Responsible Clinician role, and supervise admissions. Candidates must hold GMC registration and demonstrate strong teamwork and resilience. This position offers various perks including free parking and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Must be a strong team player.
• Must hold GMC registration and provide evidence upon request.

Responsibilities

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician.
• Supervising processes of referral and admission.
• Offering psychiatric perspectives in multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Resilience

Education

Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Inclusion on the relevant Specialist Register

Job description

Priory Hospital Bristol is looking to recruit the Consultant Psychiatrist Private Addictions Ward to join the team. This is a part-time role of 22.5 or 30 hours that can be over three or four days.

Priory Hospital Bristol is an elegant 18th century country residence set in beautiful parkland close to the centre of Bristol, less than 5 minutes away from the M32 leading directly onto the M4/M5 motorway. Bristol is part of the Healthcare Division of Priory Group it has 77 beds over seven wards varying from Eating Disorders, Acute Mental Health, Adult Psychiatric Intensive Care, Acquired Brain Injury, Huntingdon’s and Dementia. Please contact Dr Harland, Medical Director for further information.

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.

• 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.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

This post requires a strong team player who is eager to engage in a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, formulation, and management plans. The appointed consultant must hold and maintain registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), including inclusion on the relevant Specialist Register, and be prepared to provide evidence of this registration to the Hospital Director or Group Medical Officer upon request.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

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
• Supplemented meals
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our PSL