High Dependency Unit Consultant Psychiatrist

Job overview

We are delighted to announce a new 16 bed service based in Doncaster that will welcome patients from Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.

The unit with support patients with complex mental health with a focus on rehabilitation, patients may be in the service for up to 12 months and through a multi-professional approach will receive recovery focussed care.

For more information please contact Dr Amanda Hendry [email protected] , Meagan McNaney [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The HDU will be a 16 bedded male High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit [Phoenix Ward] based on our Tickhill Road Site in Doncaster.

The mental health HDRU ward will provide intensive support and care for individuals with severe and complex mental health conditions who require a higher level of supervision and structured rehabilitation than is available in standard mental health units.

Patients in a HDRU often have significant challenges in daily functioning, such as difficulties with emotional regulation, cognitive impairments, or behavioural issues that impede their ability to live independently. The ward will combine therapeutic interventions, medication management, and personalised care plans aimed at stabilising patients and helping them regain skills for everyday living. The ultimate goal is to improve their mental health, promote recovery, and eventually transition them to less intensive care settings or community living.

The post holder will be a leading member of a MDT benefiting from Clinical Psychology, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietician, Housing support, Speech and Language therapy, Peer support and Nursing input.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.