Consultant Psychiatrist

Job description

Job responsibilities

We offer a wide range of specialist services including; mental illness, neurodevelopmental disorder, learning disability and female medium secure services. Our treatment is facilitated by a well-resourced, multi-disciplinary group of clinicians. Our psychology, occupational, social work and physical wellness provision provides a wide range of opportunities for our patients.

The LD and A services of Stockton Hall were accredited by the prestigious National Autistic society in November 2023; demonstrating our commitment to be the best in class.

What you need

We are seeking a full time Consultant Psychiatrist for our medium secure womens service, Stonegate, with 12 women.

• 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.
• Meet regulatory requirements, such as GMC registration and revalidation.
• Have experience working with women in a secure service
• The role will include participation in our on call rota (none residential).

What we offer you

• Salary of £160,000

Flexible Working considered (depending on caseload; Consultants carry a full time equivalent case load of 16 patients)

• Non-residential on call responsibilities (1:7)
• Free Parking

At Priory not only do we have good peer groups at site but we have worked hard on joining up the network of doctors to stay connected such as through WhatsApp. We also have good support for CPD, PDP groups well set up and an effective and efficient appraisal process along with a mentorship programme for medical staff new to the private sector or to Priory. Due to the large size of the company there are some excellent career progression opportunities and each specialisation has a network supporting it which the doctor can become an active part of.

• Peer group of Doctors that are supportive.
• Generous study leave (including funding).
• You will have your own office and ample administrative support.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Career development opportunities at the hospital, QI, teaching and CPD development and management apart from connectedness to opportunities within the Priory Group.
• As the lead clinician for the womens service you will represent the service within the national womens service developmental network thats been re-established by service line Clinical Director Mr Michelle Gilluley.
• Our independent Employee Assistant Program can offer confidential emotional and practical support and advice to colleagues, 24/7
• Priory benefit package (including private health insurance).
• There are a range of benefits that improve with as time in the company increases.
• Indemnity is also covered.
• Company pension scheme.

An informal discussion is encouraged contact us today to set up a confidential, non-obligatory chat with Dr Santosh Kumar, Medical Director (phone: 01904 401835).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You must hold a CCT, or equivalent, in Forensic Psychiatry, Learning Disability or General Psychiatry
• Meet regulatory requirements, such as GMC registration and revalidation.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Stockton Hall Hospital

The Village

Stockton On The Forest

York

YO32 9UN

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)