Speciality Doctor

Priory; Preston; On-site; GBP 69,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Speciality Doctor at a leading healthcare provider. This role offers the chance to develop clinical knowledge alongside experienced Consultants in a supportive environment. The position involves managing patient care, conducting mental health assessments, and engaging in various clinical activities. Join a dedicated team in a reputable hospital known for its high standards of care and extensive clinical services. If you are passionate about mental health and want to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice is required.
• Minimum of one year's experience in mental health is essential.

Responsibilities

• Management of admissions and discharges in the ward.
• Conducting mental health assessments and producing clinical summaries.
• Participating in audit, research, and quality management.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Risk Assessment

ICT Skills

Clinical Summaries

Education

Medical Degree (MB ChB or equivalent)

Tools

Carenotes

Job description

Speciality Doctor

Reference: PRI100298

Location: Priory Hospital Preston, Rosemary Lane, Bartle, Preston, PR4 0HB

Priory Group Division: Healthcare

Salary: £68,089

Hours: 30

Vacancy Type: Permanent - Part Time

Job Advert - Division Information

Due to the expansion of the hospital, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Speciality Doctor.

The successful candidate will join a team of substantive medical staff, led by Consultant Psychiatrists supported by their Speciality Doctor and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

We provide an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge and practice working alongside experienced Consultants and clinicians within the team, offering a wide variety of clinical practice not usually available within the NHS.

Key Accountabilities include:

1. Management of admissions and discharges.
2. Day to day management of patients on the ward including undertaking risk assessments, MDT liaison, outcome measurements and physical health review.
3. Prompt mental health assessments, reports and clinical summaries. The post holder must have proficient ICT skills to use our electronic records system (Carenotes) and produce reports.
4. Participation in audit, research, quality and performance management and other clinical and professional activities.

What we'd like from you:

1. A medical degree (MB ChB or equivalent)
2. Full GMC registration with licence to practice
3. A minimum of one year's experience in mental health

Job Advert Location Description

The Priory Hospital Preston is part of the Priory Group, Europe's leading provider of specialist treatment in mental health. The hospital has an established reputation for providing the highest standards of care together with an extensive range of clinical services. The hospital currently has residential facilities for 50 inpatients. The Hospital provides Adult inpatient care across 3 Acute wards and 1 Eating Disorder ward.