Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Acute Ward
Description
Join Our Team at Priory Hospital Cheadle!
Are you a passionate GMC registered Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for you on our Adult Acute Ward, offering a competitive salary of £170,000 for a full-time commitment of 37.5 hours per week.
Located in Stockport, Priory Hospital Cheadle is an inpatient mental health service dedicated to supporting young people and adults. Our facility is easily accessible via public transport, with local bus routes and nearby railway stations just a short distance away.
What You'll Be Doing
In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in guiding patient recovery. Your responsibilities will include:
- Taking clinical responsibility for patients, leading multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, and developing a therapeutic environment.
- Serving as the Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
- Supervising the referral and admission process, including contributing to pre-admission assessments alongside your team.
- Providing a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team for the assessment, formulation, and treatment of adults.
For more detailed information, please refer to the attached job description.
What You'll Bring to the Role
Essential Qualifications:
To thrive in this role, you must hold MRCPsych (or an equivalent qualification), a CCT (or equivalent), and be included on the GMC Specialist Register. Additionally, you should have:
- Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the specialty.
- The ability to work collaboratively within and lead a team.
- A commitment to shared leadership and service improvement.
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
What We Will Give You in Return
At Priory, we are dedicated to your success and growth. You will receive:
- Regular career conversations and support.
- Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and clinical positions.
- Healthcare Benefits:
- Free on-site parking.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Birthday Holiday - enjoy an extra day off for your birthday!
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships and access to new technology.
- Opportunities for professional development and sponsorship of qualifications.
- Leadership and management development programs.
- Long service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses.
Note: Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
About Priory
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With a dedicated team of 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 individuals each year in living their lives to the fullest. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, while also providing care for autistic adults and those with learning disabilities.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer.
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.
