High Dependency Unit Consultant Psychiatrist

Job summary

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 Meagan McNaney m.mcnaney@nhs.net, Catherine Collins catherine.collins5@nhs.net or rdash.rcg-rehab@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The HDU will be a 16 bedded mixed sex High Dependency Rehabilitation unit based on our Tickhill Road Site in Doncaster.

The mental health HDU 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 HDU 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 ward/wards will be supported by the expanded AOT/Community rehab provision in each area.

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.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook