Consultant Psychiatrist - Abbey Ward

Job overview

We are excited to be able to advertise a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership to the Inpatient Wotton Lawn Hospital based in Gloucester. This is a post vacated by a  Consultant Psychiatrist moving roles internally.

Wotton Lawn Hospital in Gloucester has 66 acute beds and a 10-bedded intensive care unit.  Dean ward is a 15 bed all female ward covering patients from the Gloucester community, admissions being through the Gloucester Crisis team.

Main duties of the job

You will provide senior clinical leadership to Dean Ward.  This will include working with medical colleagues, the wider MDT and the patient’s supporting system.  The role will include both direct patient contact and consultation/supervision of others.

You will be the Responsible Clinician for your inpatients and will be expected to exercise RC responsibilities in accordance with the Code of Practice.  A key responsibility will be providing written and oral evidence at Mental Health Act Managers’ Meetings and Review Tribunals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for the main responsibilities and expectations of the role and the personal specifications required.