Consultant Psychiatrist Adult- £146,719/ annum

ID - 1152

Position: Consultant Psychiatrist Adult

Salary: £146,719/ annum

Shifts Pattern: 37.5 Hours a week

Location: Dewsbury, WF12

Role Description

The hospital in Dewsbury is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adults (or General Adult Psychiatrist with experience in managing Dementia).

• Flexible hours up to 37.5 hours per week.
• Competitive salary and package.

Based in the residential area of Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, the hospital provides 32 beds, divided into two 16-bed wards for males who have mental health disorders.

Hartley Ward is a Level 2 Rehabilitation and Recovery Ward (Higher Support Needs).

Jubilee Ward is a Neurocognitive service, specialising in dementia.

Each service has a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist who performs the duties of Responsible Clinician.

The available post is for Jubilee Ward (16-bedded Specialist Dementia Service).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join an established team caring for individuals with dementia.

Jubilee Ward is a 16-bedded male unit that provides a therapeutic environment for men with dementia.

Most patients are under the MHA and exhibit behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

The Consultant will work closely with other experienced members of the MDT.

The post would be suitable for an Older Adult Consultant Psychiatrist or a General Adult Psychiatrist with experience in dementia.

Physical health input is provided by the on-site Specialist Physical Health Nurse and a visiting GP.

What We Offer You

• Negotiable, flexible hours.
• Competitive independent sector salary and package.
• Peer group of doctors that are supportive.
• Generous study leave (including funding).
• Generous annual leave and birthday leave.
• Supplemented meals.
• Car parking.
• Dedicated office with full admin support, and laptop and mobile phone for remote working.
• Benefit package (including private health insurance, salary sacrifice car scheme, plus other benefits and discounts).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension scheme.
• Support for CPD and a mentorship programme for medical staff new to the independent sector.
• Due to the large size of the organisation, there are excellent career progression opportunities.

What You Need to Apply

• Ability to fulfil the role of Responsible Clinician.
• You must hold a CCT (or equivalent) in Older Adult Psychiatry or hold a CCT (or equivalent) in General Adult Psychiatry and have extensive older adult experience.
• Meet regulatory requirements, such as GMC registration and revalidation.