Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Acute Ward

Description

Join Our Team at Priory Hospital Cheadle!
Are you a GMC registered Consultant Psychiatrist looking for a fulfilling opportunity? We invite you to be part of our dedicated team at Priory Hospital Cheadle, where you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Location: Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport
Salary: £170,000
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Our hospital is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults, conveniently accessible by public transport. Local bus routes run along Wilmslow Road, and East Didsbury railway station is just 1–2 miles away.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in patient recovery, crafting and delivering personalized treatment plans while upholding dignity, respect, and the highest standards of care.

• Take clinical responsibility for patients, leading multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, and strategic assessments to foster a therapeutic environment.
• Supervise the referral and admission process, contributing to pre-admission assessments alongside your team.
• Provide a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team, focusing on the assessment, formulation, and treatment of adults.

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 within and lead a team, with a commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working.
• Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.

What We Will Give You in Return

At Priory, we are committed to your success and growth. You will receive robust support through regular career conversations and full training. We offer numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

Healthcare Benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Enjoy an extra day of annual leave on your birthday!
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones), and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development programs
• Long service awards
• 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 team of 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, and eating disorders, and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, individuals with learning disabilities, and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. We encourage you to 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.