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- What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the RoleApplicants must hold MRCPsych (or an equivalent qualification), a CCT (or equivalent) and be included on the GMC Specialist Register. Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status are also essential. Candidates must demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the speciality, alongside the ability to work effectively within and lead a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working and continuous service improvement is required, together with evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).The Following Experience Would Be BeneficialExperience working within mental health services and managing patients with complex psychiatric needs would be advantageous. Experience providing clinical leadership, contributing to multidisciplinary treatment planning, supporting clinical governance and driving service development initiatives would also be beneficial. The ability to support and supervise colleagues, promote evidence-based practice, and help maintain high standards of patient safety and care would be desirable.
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Priory Hospital ChelmsfordSalary £180,000Full Time/ 37.5 HoursLocated in Essex, Priory Hospital Chelmsford is one of the UK’s leading treatment centres and is rated by former patients for its excellence, dedication and commitment, as well as producing outstanding treatment outcomes.At Chelmsford, we offer a range of evidence-based treatment programmes that can support adults and young people.
What you'll be doing
- Undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including diagnosis, risk assessments and the development of individualised treatment plans for patients presenting with a range of complex mental health conditions.
- Provide ongoing medical leadership and clinical oversight, reviewing patients’ progress, evaluating treatment outcomes and adjusting care plans to ensure safe, effective and evidence-based treatment.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals, to deliver holistic, person-centred care and support patients throughout their recovery.
- Lead on medication management and prescribing, ensuring appropriate monitoring of treatment effectiveness, potential side effects and physical health needs, in line with current clinical guidance and professional standards.
- Contribute to clinical governance, safeguarding, risk management and service development, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and Priory policies.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, discharge summaries and clinical reports, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care.
- Build positive therapeutic relationships with patients and their families or carers, where appropriate, involving them in treatment decisions and promoting shared decision-making.
- Provide clinical supervision, guidance and support to colleagues within the multidisciplinary team, promoting high standards of clinical practice, professional development and patient safety.
What we will give you in return
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- 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
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This advert is for Consultant Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders with Priory Healthcare in Springfield, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £180,000 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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