Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS Jobs; Atherton (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension plan

Career development

Medical indemnity cover

Wellbeing support

Ely-Vate discounts

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Job summary

The Spinney Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist to join our experienced medical team and deliver outstanding care within secure forensic settings.

You will take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans, lead MDT activities, and contribute to governance and risk management across medium and low secure wards.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration MRCPsych or equivalent.
• On Specialty Register for General Psychiatry or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Ability to lead and work within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Good CPD standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and annual appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans with the MDT.
• Attend SMT morning handover.
• Assess referrals for admission suitability.
• Lead investigations, diagnosis and treatment as required.
• Participate in ward rounds, audits and quality improvement.
• Chair CPA reviews and oversee risk management.
• Collaborate with external agencies and write reports.

Skills

GMC registration MRCPsych

Specialty Register: General/Forensic

CPD and appraisal

Multidisciplinary leadership

Job description

Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to join a highly regarded forensic mental health service with a strong multidisciplinary culture and excellent clinical support? Join the Spinney Hospital as an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Psychiatrist to join our experienced medical team and help deliver outstanding care within our specialist secure services. The Spinney Hospital is an 88-bed, all-male service providing a comprehensive care pathway for forensic patients across medium secure, low secure, and rehabilitation settings. The hospital has a strong reputation for quality and patient outcomes, having achieved an "Outstanding" CQC rating in 2016 and 2018, followed by a "Good" rating in 2022. As one of four Consultant Psychiatrists within the hospital, you will be responsible for the clinical care of up to 20 inpatients across a medium secure ward and a low secure ward, currently supporting patients with learning disabilities. You will be supported by a Specialty Doctor and work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including psychologists, nursing staff, occupational therapists, social workers, physical health professionals, a visiting GP, and a Nurse Practitioner.

• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
• Attend SMT morning handover
• Assess referrals to determine suitability for admission
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Participate in ward rounds, clinical audit and quality improvement work
• Chair and oversee CPA reviews
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment and risk management
• Participate in clinical governance and ensure implementation of policies and protocols
• Work and liaise with external agencies
• Write and supervise various reports including Mental Health Act tribunals and managers' reports and attend hearings

To be successful as a Consultant Psychiatrist, you'll need:

• Full GMC registration MRCPsych or equivalent.
• To be on the Specialty Register for General Psychiatry or Forensic Psychiatry.
• To be able to lead and work within multi-disciplinary teams.
• To be in good CPD standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and to have had an appraisal within the last year.
• AC and Section 12 (2) approval.

What you will get:

• Competitive annual salary £5000 car allowance 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact (Dr Yasir Kasmi, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist) at the Spinney on 01942885644 or [e-mail]

About your next employer

With more than 8,000 colleagues and over 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium Healthcare is one of the UK's leading independent providers of mental health, neurological, learning disability, autism, children and education services. As part of Ramsay Health Care, you'll join a global healthcare organisation with more than 86,000 employees across 10 countries, providing opportunities for collaboration, development and career growth. 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.