Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist Part -Time

National health service; Olney; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Meals on duty

Employee assistance services

Career development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

We are seeking a Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join Arbury Court hospital, operated by Elysium Healthcare. The role involves running a medium or low secure ward for adult women with complex mental health needs, delivering care programmes and coordinating multidisciplinary care.

Applicants must have full GMC registration and be on or near to the GMC specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry, with Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

Qualifications

• Fully registered consultant psychiatrist with GMC.
• Specialist register in forensic or general adult psychiatry sought.
• Evidence of up-to-date appraisals and professional standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead care for adult women in medium/low secure wards.
• Deliver care programmes and manage physical and mental health needs.
• Provide on-call duties and participate in service development.

Skills

Consultant psychiatrist

Forensic psychiatry

General adult psychiatry

GMC registration

Education

GMC registration

Royal College of Psychiatrists membership

Section 12 approval

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Job summary Do you want to work for an established service where your knowledge and skills will be valued and developed? Do you value being part of an established, friendly, and successful medical department with a track record of success and a high level of expertise? Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry, who is passionate about improving the lives of women with complex mental health needs? If so, join the team at Arbury Court hospital. As the Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist (2-3 days/week) preferably on the Specialist Register for Forensic to run a medium or low secure ward depending on preference. You will provide care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues, responsible for delivering care programmes, managing physical and mental health concerns and providing individualised approaches to the care and treatment of people admitted to the hospital. Arbury Court is situated outside Warri
Main duties of the job Do you want to work for an established service where your knowledge and skills will be valued and developed? Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry, who is passionate about improving the lives of women with complex mental health needs? As the Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist (2-3 days/week) preferably on the Specialist Register for Forensic, you will run a medium or low secure ward, and provide care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues. You will be responsible for delivering care programmes, managing physical and mental health concerns, and providing individualised approaches to care. The role includes second on-call duties and opportunities for additional paid shifts. Your responsibilities include driving multidisciplinary care, contributing to service development, and building positive relationships with stakeholders. To be successful, you need full GMC registration
and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, among other qualifications.
About us You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. Elysium Healthcare has a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure., Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry, who is passionate about improving the lives of women with complex mental health needs? If so, join the team at Arbury Court hospital.
As the Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist (2-3 days/week) preferably on the Specialist Register for Forensic to run a medium or low secure ward depending on preference. You will provide care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues, responsible for delivering care programmes, managing physical and mental health concerns and providing individualised approaches to the care and treatment of people admitted to the hospital.
Arbury Court is situated outside Warrington, just off the M62 and close to Liverpool, Manchester, and Chester. There are excellent transport links, making the hospital highly commutable from across the North West.
When you work for Elysium Healthcare, you will have instant access to a large and supportive peer group of like-minded professionals to support you.
This role includes second on-call duties (currently 1 in 17 for full time consultants) and some wards have middle-grade support. There are also opportunities for voluntary paid extra first on call locum shifts, and time back in lieu for on-call work.
Your responsibilities:
Working effectively with patients and colleagues to ensure the best care and treatment outcomes
Driving multidisciplinary care
Contributing to service development and governance processes e.g. via quality improvement work
Building positive relationships with external stakeholders such as NHS England case managers
Undertaking psychiatric assessments for women referred to the unit to determine the appropriate level of care to be provided
Providing oral and written evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearings
Ensuring that you are up to date with the latest developments by attending conferences, online courses etc.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
To be on (or about to join) the GMC specialist register for either forensic or general adult psychiatry
Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and up to date with appraisals, Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. To be on (or about to join) the GMC specialist register for either forensic or general adult psychiatry. Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status. To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and up to date with appraisals., UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure., You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. To be on (or about to join) the GMC specialist register for either forensic or general adult psychiatry. Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status. To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and up to date with appraisals.
Competitive annual salary
5000 car allowance (Pro rata)
30 days annual leave (Pro rata) plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
Free meals while on duty
Employee Assistance Services
Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
Other general benefits including retail discounts and car salary sacrifice scheme
Medical indemnity cover
There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.