Consultant Psychiatrist

An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Stockton-on-the-Forest, York area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a medium secure psychiatric hospital, which cares for both mental illness and learning disability patients, which includes an Autistic Spectrum Disorder service and a female service

**To be considered for this position you must hold a full GMC Registration**

As a Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

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 young people Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy Contributing to in-house training programmes within the services and offering supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, particularly junior medical staff Maintaining CPD and re-validation requirements, as determined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists or other relevant statutory bodies

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

You will fulfil the role of Responsible Clinician to patients You must hold a CCT, or equivalent, in Forensic Psychiatry, Learning Disability or General Psychiatry Have experience working with women in a secure service The role will include participation in our on call rota (none residential)

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary of £160,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Life Insurance Policy Medical indemnity cover Free on-site parking Excellent career development opportunities within Priory Group Clinical networking and support from Acute and PICU Network

Reference ID: 6572

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV