Description
Priory Hospital SouthamptonSalary£170,000Full Time/37.5Hours Priory HospitalSouthampton is looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist. Thisis a permanent position, ideally full-time (37.5 hours per week)with part-time and job-share arrangements alsoconsidered.
Set within beautiful,landscaped gardens, Priory Hospital Southampton’s tranquilenvironment offers therapeutic and recovery-focused residentialtreatment for those suffering from a number of mental healthconditions.
The hospital has31 mixed gender adult acute beds across 2 wards, as well as a 13bed Eating Disorders ward and an Eating Disorders day hospital, allof which care for NHS patients.
The hospital is well-established and holds aCQC rating of “Good”. One of our acute wards is accredited by theRoyal College of Psychiatrist Quality Network for Working AgeAdults, and we are aiming for the other ward to achieveaccreditation this year.
We have a long-standingpartnership with the local NHS Trusts, and relationships withcommissioners and neighbouring NHS services arestrong.
What you’ll bedoing
You will join the team on theSandpiper Ward, which is an 18 bed mixed gender adult acuteinpatient ward. In this role, you will play a key part in patientrecovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailoredtreatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standardsof care.
The successfulapplicant will:
- Provide consultantpsychiatric care for up to 18 inpatients, undertaking comprehensiveassessments, leading ward rounds and delivering high-quality,patient-centred treatment.
- Provide clinicalleadership for the ward, leading multidisciplinary team (MDT)meetings, supporting effective decision-making and ensuring safe,recovery-focused care.
- Supervise andsupport the Specialty Doctor, while working collaboratively withthe wider multidisciplinary team to promote clinical excellence andprofessional development.
- Contribute tothe ongoing development of the service through participation inclinical governance, audits, senior management meetings and serviceimprovement initiatives, while building strong relationships withNHS partners and commissioners.
- Supporteffective patient flow through regular clinical reviews, riskmanagement and discharge planning.
You can find additional information in theattached job description.
Whatyou’ll bring to therole
Essentialfor the role –
- Current GMC Registration
- SpecialistRegistration in a Psychiatric Speciality
- Approved Clinician status, or eligibility to apply forApproved Clinician status
We arelooking for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in UK acuteinpatient psychiatry, gained within the NHS and/or independenthealthcare sector. The successful candidate will have a strongbackground in managing patients in an acute mental health inpatientsetting and be confident working as part of a multidisciplinaryteam.
Applications are welcomed from experiencedConsultants, ideally with experience of working on NHS acutewards.
We wouldalso consider applications from newly appointed Consultants who candemonstrate substantial inpatient expertise.
The ideal candidate will be committed todelivering high-quality patient care, able to build strongrelationships with NHS stakeholders and commissioners, and keen tobecome an integral member of the local service and medicalteam.
Candidates who arenot currently based in the area should be open to relocating tosupport their long-term commitment to theservice. For more information on the roleplease email andreadavis@priorygroup.com
What we will give you inreturn
We want you to succeed atPriory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported withregular career conversations. We also offer full training andnumerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positionsto help you shape your career withus.
Healthcarebenefits
- Freeon-site parking
- Enhanced maternitypay
- Birthday Holiday – Your Birthday as anextra days annual leave
- Contributory pensionscheme
- Flexible benefits including reducedrates and access to new schemes including gym membership, ITtechnology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and privatehealthcare
- Access to developmentopportunities
- Sponsorship of professionalqualifications through our Individual Professional Development(IPD) panel
- Leadership & managementdevelopment
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receiptof applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancyearly if enough suitable candidates areidentified.
AboutPriory
Priory is the UK’s leading independentprovider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000people each year to live their lives as fully and independently aspossible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression,anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – andprovide residential and supported living care for autistic adults,people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, braininjuries and olderpeople.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed toproviding an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn moreabout the accessibility support we offer here.
Foragency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statementhere.
All roles are subject to asuccessful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priorywill cover the cost of a DBScheck.
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