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Essential
2 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- What you'll bring to the role
Experience of working in Psychiatry
- What you'll bring to the role
S12 approval/MRCPsych
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Kneesworth House£80,000 per annumGMC registration requiredKneesworth House has an opportunity for a Speciality Doctor to join the team.Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, Royston, Hertfordshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service providing a range of specialist recovery pathways for adults within a purpose-built facility. It is accessible by public transport, with Royston railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the service and limited local bus links. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
What you'll be doing
- Be on-call cover between 09:00–17:00.
- Work alongside Consultant Psychiatrists to deliver inpatient psychiatric care across wards.
- Assess and medically clerk new admissions.
- Complete psychiatric, risk, and physical health assessments.
- Arrange and interpret admission investigations and health screenings.
- Carry out medicines reconciliation in line with local policies.
- Prescribe and review psychiatric and physical health medications.
- Liaise with GPs, hospitals, specialists, and community teams to support patient care.
What we will give you in return
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- 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 Speciality Doctor with Priory Healthcare in Royston, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £80,000 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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