Job summary
Speciality Doctors at the Priory Hospital Preston will join a team of substantive medical staff, led by Consultant Psychiatrists supported by their Speciality Doctor and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Main duties of the job
Key Accountabilities include:
Management of admissions and discharges.
Day to day management of patients on the ward including undertaking risk assessments, MDT liaison, outcome measurements and physical health review.
Prompt mental health assessments, reports and clinical summaries. The post holder must have proficient ICT skills to use our electronic records system (Carenotes) and produce reports.
Participation in audit, research, quality and performance management and other clinical and professional activities.
About us
The Priory Hospital Preston is part of the Priory Group, Europes leading provider of specialist treatment in mental health. The hospital has an established reputation for providing the highest standards of care together with an extensive range of clinical services. The hospital currently has residential facilities for 38 inpatients. The Hospital provides Adult inpatient care across 2 Acute wards and 1 Eating Disorder ward.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We provide an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge and practice working alongside experienced Consultants and clinicians within the team, offering a wide variety of clinical practice not usually available within the NHS.
What you'll receive from us:
- Excellent salary
- Free on-site parking
- Supplemented meals
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
- Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)
Job description
Job responsibilities
We provide an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge and practice working alongside experienced Consultants and clinicians within the team, offering a wide variety of clinical practice not usually available within the NHS.
What you'll receive from us:
- Excellent salary
- Free on-site parking
- Supplemented meals
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
- Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A medical degree (MB ChB or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- A minimum of one year's experience in mental health
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A medical degree (MB ChB or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- A minimum of one year's experience in mental health
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
