Job summary
Priory Hospital Barnt Green is part of the Healthcare Division of Priory Group and has 32 beds over three wards varying from Female PICU, Acute ward and a Private ward.
The aim at Priory Hospital Barnt Green is to provide a person centred approach and therapeutic environment, which promotes collaborative care planning to optimise treatment goals. Right from the point of admission to our acute services, our aim is to support patients to be discharged safely back into the community where they can continue to progress towards recovery in a less restrictive environment.This will be achieved by: Thorough assessment of individuals needs throughout admission Person centred collaborative treatment plans A range of interventions available from a diverse MDT Being cared for in the least restrictive environment
Main duties of the job
The acute wards on site provides patients with excellent space and facilities, including en-suite bedrooms and living spaces furnished with activity equipment. The private ward particularly has state of the art facilities. The private ward, has individual and group sessional therapy rooms. The hospital is set in beautiful surroundings on the outskirts of Birmingham in the area of Lickey Hills.The clinical team at the hospital encourage full involvement of the service user, their family and external professionals throughout their stay. They are invited to attend Ward Reviews and CPA meetings to ensure clear communication throughout the care pathway in order to promote individuals' recovery and facilitate discharge.In order to maximise recovery, interventions offered include a wide range of therapeutic approaches, combining psychiatric and cognitive behavioural perspectives with occupational therapy, psychology, leisure and recreational activity.
The Job OpportunityA unique opportunity to work on wards where extensive medical support is offered to the patients. You will work alongside a Consultant Psychiatrist. As a Specialty Doctor you will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist to provide continuous medical cover on a daily basis to the patients on the ward.Alongside the Consultant, you will care for patients referred to the unit from local NHS trusts and private patients who come through Insurance providers and self-funding patients.
About us
Assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients. Each patient must be interviewed and reassessed at a frequency appropriate to their individual clinical needs and sufficient to monitor changes and make timely modifications to the treatment plan. Good communication with ward staff, including morning handovers daily is an important part of the role.The successful candidate will also participate in developing treatment plans and programmes as appropriate to ensure good medical practice within the MDT settings.General working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 17:00, with no on-call responsibilities.There is RMO cover 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will assist with physical health care, clerk in new admissions as well as manage patients physical health needs outside of working hours.
Requirements:
Full and Valid GMC registration 12 months adult psychiatry experience (Preferred) Relevant experience within a similar setting (preferred) Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (preferred) Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and Code of Practice along with Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity (Preferred) The ability to interview, assess and treat patients and write clear comprehensive medical notes Proven record of CPD Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Barnt Green is part of the Healthcare Division of Priory Group and has 32 beds over three wards varying from Female PICU, Acute ward and a Private ward.
The aim at Priory Hospital Barnt Green is to provide a person centred approach and therapeutic environment, which promotes collaborative care planning to optimise treatment goals. Right from the point of admission to our acute services, our aim is to support patients to be discharged safely back into the community where they can continue to progress towards recovery in a less restrictive environment.This will be achieved by: Thorough assessment of individuals needs throughout admission Person centred collaborative treatment plans A range of interventions available from a diverse MDT Being cared for in the least restrictive environmentThe acute wards on site provides patients with excellent space and facilities, including en-suite bedrooms and living spaces furnished with activity equipment. The private ward particularly has state of the art facilities. The private ward, has individual and group sessional therapy rooms. The hospital is set in beautiful surroundings on the outskirts of Birmingham in the area of Lickey Hills.The clinical team at the hospital encourage full involvement of the service user, their family and external professionals throughout their stay. They are invited to attend Ward Reviews and CPA meetings to ensure clear communication throughout the care pathway in order to promote individuals' recovery and facilitate discharge.In order to maximise recovery, interventions offered include a wide range of therapeutic approaches, combining psychiatric and cognitive behavioural perspectives with occupational therapy, psychology, leisure and recreational activity.
The Job OpportunityA unique opportunity to work on wards where extensive medical support is offered to the patients. You will work alongside a Consultant Psychiatrist. As a Specialty Doctor you will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist to provide continuous medical cover on a daily basis to the patients on the ward.Alongside the Consultant, you will care for patients referred to the unit from local NHS trusts and private patients who come through Insurance providers and self-funding patients. During working hours, you will be responsible for clerking in new patients and reviewing their mental/physical state throughout the working week.Assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients. Each patient must be interviewed and reassessed at a frequency appropriate to their individual clinical needs and sufficient to monitor changes and make timely modifications to the treatment plan. Good communication with ward staff, including morning handovers daily is an important part of the role.The successful candidate will also participate in developing treatment plans and programmes as appropriate to ensure good medical practice within the MDT settings.General working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 17:00, with no on-call responsibilities.There is RMO cover 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will assist with physical health care, clerk in new admissions as well as manage patients physical health needs outside of working hours.
Requirements:
Full and Valid GMC registration 12 months adult psychiatry experience (Preferred) Relevant experience within a similar setting (preferred) Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (preferred) Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and Code of Practice along with Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity (Preferred) The ability to interview, assess and treat patients and write clear comprehensive medical notes Proven record of CPD A positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Barnt Green is part of the Healthcare Division of Priory Group and has 32 beds over three wards varying from Female PICU, Acute ward and a Private ward.
The aim at Priory Hospital Barnt Green is to provide a person centred approach and therapeutic environment, which promotes collaborative care planning to optimise treatment goals. Right from the point of admission to our acute services, our aim is to support patients to be discharged safely back into the community where they can continue to progress towards recovery in a less restrictive environment.This will be achieved by: Thorough assessment of individuals needs throughout admission Person centred collaborative treatment plans A range of interventions available from a diverse MDT Being cared for in the least restrictive environmentThe acute wards on site provides patients with excellent space and facilities, including en-suite bedrooms and living spaces furnished with activity equipment. The private ward particularly has state of the art facilities. The private ward, has individual and group sessional therapy rooms. The hospital is set in beautiful surroundings on the outskirts of Birmingham in the area of Lickey Hills.The clinical team at the hospital encourage full involvement of the service user, their family and external professionals throughout their stay. They are invited to attend Ward Reviews and CPA meetings to ensure clear communication throughout the care pathway in order to promote individuals' recovery and facilitate discharge.In order to maximise recovery, interventions offered include a wide range of therapeutic approaches, combining psychiatric and cognitive behavioural perspectives with occupational therapy, psychology, leisure and recreational activity.
The Job OpportunityA unique opportunity to work on wards where extensive medical support is offered to the patients. You will work alongside a Consultant Psychiatrist. As a Specialty Doctor you will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist to provide continuous medical cover on a daily basis to the patients on the ward.Alongside the Consultant, you will care for patients referred to the unit from local NHS trusts and private patients who come through Insurance providers and self-funding patients. During working hours, you will be responsible for clerking in new patients and reviewing their mental/physical state throughout the working week.Assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients. Each patient must be interviewed and reassessed at a frequency appropriate to their individual clinical needs and sufficient to monitor changes and make timely modifications to the treatment plan. Good communication with ward staff, including morning handovers daily is an important part of the role.The successful candidate will also participate in developing treatment plans and programmes as appropriate to ensure good medical practice within the MDT settings.General working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 17:00, with no on-call responsibilities.There is RMO cover 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will assist with physical health care, clerk in new admissions as well as manage patients physical health needs outside of working hours.
Requirements:
Full and Valid GMC registration 12 months adult psychiatry experience (Preferred) Relevant experience within a similar setting (preferred) Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (preferred) Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and Code of Practice along with Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity (Preferred) The ability to interview, assess and treat patients and write clear comprehensive medical notes Proven record of CPD A positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.
Person Specification
Experience
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Person Specification
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).
