Specialty Doctor

Priory Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Group provides a unique opportunity at Priory Hospital North London for a Specialty Doctor to join the Medical and Psychiatry team. This site-based role runs Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, delivering high-quality psychiatric and medical care to adult inpatients.

You will perform assessments, medical clerking, risk assessments, prescribe and reconcile medications, and participate in ward rounds and MDT reviews while liaising with GPs and acute hospitals to coordinate care.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification with full GMC registration and licence to practise
• MRCPsych is beneficial but not essential
• Commitment to professional standards expected in psychiatric services

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and medical care to adult inpatients in collaboration with Consultants and the multidisciplinary team
• Perform assessments, medical clerking, risk assessments and physical health reviews
• Prescribe, review and reconcile psychiatric and physical health medications according to Priory policies
• Contribute to ward rounds, MDT reviews, CPA meetings and ongoing risk management
• Liaise with GPs, acute hospitals and community teams to coordinate care

Skills

Psychiatric care

Medical management

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration/licence to practise

MRCPsych (beneficial)

Job description

Specialty Doctor

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital North London

Compensation: £75,000 / year

Description

Priory Hospital North London Salary - £75,000 per annum Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital North London has an opportunity for a Speciality Doctor to join our team. This is a site-based role working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Priory Hospital North London, Southgate, London is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment centre providing care for conditions including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and OCD, as well as private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with Southgate Underground station nearby and local bus routes serving the surrounding area.

What you'll be doing

What you'll be doing

Join Priory as a Speciality Doctor and play a key role in delivering high-quality psychiatric and physical healthcare to patients. Working alongside Consultant Psychiatrists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and ongoing medical support, helping patients move towards recovery in a safe and supportive environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric and medical care to adult inpatients, working closely with Consultant Psychiatrists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Complete assessments, medical clerking, risk assessments, physical health reviews and appropriate admission investigations.
• Prescribe, review and reconcile psychiatric and physical health medication in line with Priory policies and clinical standards.
• Contribute to ward rounds, MDT reviews, CPA meetings and ongoing risk management, providing clinical advice and support to colleagues.
• Liaise with GPs, acute hospitals, specialists and community teams to ensure patients receive appropriate and coordinated physical and mental healthcare.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

You will hold an MBBS qualification or equivalent recognised medical qualification, with full registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC). You must remain in good standing with the GMC and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the professional standards expected of medical practitioners working within psychiatric services.

The following experience would be beneficial

• S12 approval/MRCPsych

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.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• 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.