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- What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role Applicants must hold MRCPsych (or an equivalent qualification), a CCT (or equivalent) and be included on the GMC Specialist Register, along with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status. They must demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the speciality, the ability to work within and lead a team, and a commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working, and service improvement. Candidates should also have evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
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Priory Hospital SouthamptonSalary - £170,000 per annum plus stipend for MD responsibilitiesFull-time - 37.5 hours per weekPriory Hospital Southampton has an opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Director to join the team. The role will include participation in the Medical On-Call rota and contributing to the out-of-hours management of the hospital, as agreed with the post holder. Priory Hospital Southampton, Marchwood, Southampton is a residential mental health service providing acute and eating disorder care for adult males and females. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop at the end of the access road and Totton railway station approximately 5 miles away, with Redbridge station around 7 miles away. Because of the service's location, we recommend access by vehicle or the ability to drive.
What you'll be doing
- Provide Responsible Clinician (RC) responsibilities for up to 10 inpatients and manage your own clinical caseload.
- Lead the ward MDT and provide clinical supervision to the Speciality Doctor.
- Provide medical leadership across the site, supporting high standards of clinical governance and patient care.
- Lead the recruitment, induction, appraisal and revalidation processes for medical staff.
- Oversee medical staffing arrangements, including out-of-hours cover and annual leave planning.
- Work alongside the Hospital Director, Clinical Directors and HR to manage medical staff performance and governance matters.
- Chair and contribute to Site Clinical Governance meetings and support the management of significant clinical issues and concerns.
- Represent clinical expertise and innovation when working with commissioners, partners and other key stakeholders.
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 / Medical Director with Priory Healthcare in Marchwood, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £170,000 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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