Consultant Psychiatrist in Older AdultsNHS

Job summary

Priory Hospital Dewsbury is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adults (or General Adult Psychiatrist with experience in managing Older Adults).

Flexible hours up to 37.5 hours per week.

Competitive Salary and package.

Service rated Good CQC.

Based in the residential area of Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Dewsbury provides 32 beds, divided into two 16-bed wards for males who have mental health disorders. Hartley Ward is a level 2 Rehabilitation and Recovery Ward (Higher Support Needs). Jubilee Ward is an Older Adult service. Each service has a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist who performs the duties of Responsible Clinician.

The available post is for Jubilee Ward (10 bedded Specialist Dementia Service, and 6 bedded Functional Disorders).

An excellent opportunity for somebody looking to join an established team caring for individuals with Dementia. Jubilee Ward is a 16 bedded male unit which provides a therapeutic environment for men with dementia (10 beds) and Functional Disorders (6 beds). Most patients are under MHA. The Consultant will work closely with other experienced members of the MDT. The post would be suitable for an Older Adult Consultant Psychiatrist or a General Adult Psychiatrist, with experience of older adults.

Physical health input is provided by the on-site Specialist Physical Health Nurse and visiting GP.

Main duties of the job

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.

-        Negotiable, flexible hours.

-        Competitive Independent Sector salary and package.

-        Peer Group of Doctors that are supportive.

-        Generous study leave (including funding).

-        Generous annual leave and birthday leave.

-        Supplemented meals.

-        Car parking

-        Dedicated office with full admin support, and laptop and mobile phone for remote working.

-        Priory Benefit Package (including private health insurance, salary sacrifice car scheme plus other benefits and discounts).

-        Employee Assistance Program.

-        Pension Scheme.

-        Support for CPD and a mentorship programme for medical staff new to the independent sector or to Priory.

Due to the large size of the company there are excellent career progression opportunities.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

Job description

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.  Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

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All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.