Senior Inpatient Psychiatrist & Clinical Lead

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

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucester seeks a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to lead the inpatient service at Wotton Lawn Hospital. The role includes RC responsibilities, clinical leadership, and involvement in MH Act proceedings.

The post is permanent, with 10 sessions per week. The Trust employs over 5000 staff across 55 sites, delivering diverse services and maintaining a culture of inclusivity and civility.

Qualifications

• GMC-registered basic medical qualification.
• On GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for inclusion.
• Approved Clinician/S12 approval or eligibility.
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
• Qualification or higher degree in education, research or management.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership to inpatient service (Priory Ward).
• Act as Responsible Clinician for inpatients with RC responsibilities per the Code of Practice.
• Provide written and oral evidence at Mental Health Act Managers' Meetings.
• Direct patient contact and supervision of others within the team.

Skills

Higher specialist training/extensive

NHS policy understanding

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Education

Basic Medical Qualification GMC registered

On GMC Specialist Register or eligible

Approved Clinician/S12 eligibility

MRCPsych or equivalent

Medical education/research/management degree

Job description

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucester seeks a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to lead the inpatient service at Wotton Lawn Hospital. The role includes RC responsibilities, clinical leadership, and involvement in MH Act proceedings.

The post is permanent, with 10 sessions per week. The Trust employs over 5000 staff across 55 sites, delivering diverse services and maintaining a culture of inclusivity and civility.