Speciality Doctor Male Acute Ward

Speciality Doctor Male Acute Ward

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Bristol

Compensation: £90,440 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Bristol Full time role of 37.5 hours a week £90440.0 This post requires an MB.BS or equivalent, you will also need to be GMC registered and licensed to practice. You will be working on the Acute Ward We offer fast access to treatment for a number of mental health concerns and addictions.

Bristol is an ideal place for treating people with complex disorders, including people who may not have responded to previous treatment. We can guarantee that our comprehensive treatment programmes are guided by current evidence based research.

Priory Bristol Hospital B16 1EQ. The location is not easily accessible via public transport, with limited direct routes and infrequent services in the surrounding area. As a result, commuting by car or other private transport is likely to be the most practical and reliable option for reaching the site.

What you'll be doing

The post holder will undertake psychiatric and external assessments under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist, working with the multidisciplinary team to deliver effective patient care. Responsibilities include preparing discharge summaries, reports, and CPA documentation, participating in Clinical Governance, CPD, research, and supervision activities, and contributing to the on call rota to ensure appropriate medical cover at all times. The role also involves supporting the GP and RMO in delivering high quality physical healthcare and emergency treatment, inducting new RMPs, and providing cover during rest periods. Additional duties include arranging and following up on clinical tests and investigations, sharing responsibility for blood taking, ensuring physical observations are completed in line with medical guidance, and reviewing and responding to clinical findings appropriately. You will join the team on the Acute Ward. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential

• This post requires an MB.BS or equivalent, you will also need to be GMC registered and licensed to practice. We would also expect you to be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD and have an appraisal or RITA in the last year.
• The consultant will hold a CCST / CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry and will have experience of working in an inpatient settings with people with significant mental health difficulties.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• 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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.