Job summary
Youll have a recognised medical degree, MRCPpsych (or equivalent) and full GMC registration to join us as a Consultant Psychiatrist. Well also look for your eligibility for Section 12 approval and inclusion on the Specialist Register (or equivalent) in general adult psychiatry or eligibility within six months of your interview. Youll have significant experience of assessing and treating patients in a psychiatric setting, as well as clinical auditing, risk assessment and management knowledge.
Its also important that youre able to communicate with a multidisciplinary team and support them to maintain the standard of care. That means youll deal well with pressure, keep staff morale high and encourage best practice. Youll have a clean, full driving licence to be able to travel between work sites when necessary.
Main duties of the job
As a Consultant Psychiatrist at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, youll make sure we deliver the best clinical care for our patients. Well look to you to take responsibility for our older adult patients and see that they receive holistic, person-centred care based on the recovery model. Day-to-day, that means you could be doing ward rounds, supervising referrals and admissions, or evaluating and developing our services alongside the hospital leadership team.
About us
Founded in 1992, Barchester started with just one care home. Today, were proud to have over 240 care homes and six independent hospitals across England, Scotland and Wales that continually meet and exceed all relevant regulatory compliance standards. We deliver exceptional levels of care to over 11,000 residents and patients and we employ over 17,000 dedicated people across the entire organisation.
We have continued to remain at the forefront of the UKs private healthcare sector by providing award-winning care and investing in our employees through training, continuous development and sector-leading rewards packages. Plus, from April 2021 we will be paying above the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW), and we are one of very few large healthcare providers to do this. With an extensive new build growth plan in place, were on track to opening 10 new care homes each year, for the next five years. But we cant continue to thrive without the right people people like you.
Our residents, patients and their families rely on us to deliver outstanding person-centred care and support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In fact, every single role across our homes, hospitals and support functions is pivotal in shaping the future of our organisation. Thats why we look for dedicated, hard-working people to join the Barchester family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Consultant Psychiatrist at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, youll make sure we deliver the best clinical care for our patients. Well look to you to take responsibility for our older adult patients and see that they receive holistic, person-centred care based on the recovery model. Day-to-day, that means you could be doing ward rounds, supervising referrals and admissions, or evaluating and developing our services alongside the hospital leadership team.
Our multidisciplinary team will rely on your psychiatrist perspective on patient assessment, formulation and treatment. Youll supervise their work, focusing on junior medical staff, and help out with in-house training programmes and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). As a Consultant Psychiatrist, youll make a real impact here not only on our patients lives, but the lives and careers of your team.
ABOUT YOUYoull have a recognised medical degree, MRCPpsych (or equivalent) and full GMC registration to join us as a Consultant Psychiatrist. Well also look for your eligibility for Section 12 approval and inclusion on the Specialist Register (or equivalent) in general adult psychiatry or eligibility within six months of your interview. Youll have significant experience of assessing and treating patients in a psychiatric setting, as well as clinical auditing, risk assessment and management knowledge.
Its also important that youre able to communicate with a multidisciplinary team and support them to maintain the standard of care. That means youll deal well with pressure, keep staff morale high and encourage best practice. Youll have a clean, full driving licence to be able to travel between work sites when necessary.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Free learning and developmentAutomatic enrolment into our profit share schemeA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If youd like to use your insight and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care youd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Consultant Psychiatrist at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, youll make sure we deliver the best clinical care for our patients. Well look to you to take responsibility for our older adult patients and see that they receive holistic, person-centred care based on the recovery model. Day-to-day, that means you could be doing ward rounds, supervising referrals and admissions, or evaluating and developing our services alongside the hospital leadership team.
Our multidisciplinary team will rely on your psychiatrist perspective on patient assessment, formulation and treatment. Youll supervise their work, focusing on junior medical staff, and help out with in-house training programmes and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). As a Consultant Psychiatrist, youll make a real impact here not only on our patients lives, but the lives and careers of your team.
ABOUT YOUYoull have a recognised medical degree, MRCPpsych (or equivalent) and full GMC registration to join us as a Consultant Psychiatrist. Well also look for your eligibility for Section 12 approval and inclusion on the Specialist Register (or equivalent) in general adult psychiatry or eligibility within six months of your interview. Youll have significant experience of assessing and treating patients in a psychiatric setting, as well as clinical auditing, risk assessment and management knowledge.
Its also important that youre able to communicate with a multidisciplinary team and support them to maintain the standard of care. That means youll deal well with pressure, keep staff morale high and encourage best practice. Youll have a clean, full driving licence to be able to travel between work sites when necessary.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Free learning and developmentAutomatic enrolment into our profit share schemeA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If youd like to use your insight and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care youd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Youll have a recognised medical degree, MRCPpsych (or equivalent) and full GMC registration to join us as a Consultant Psychiatrist. Well also look for your eligibility for Section 12 approval and inclusion on the Specialist Register (or equivalent) in general adult psychiatry or eligibility within six months of your interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Youll have a recognised medical degree, MRCPpsych (or equivalent) and full GMC registration to join us as a Consultant Psychiatrist. Well also look for your eligibility for Section 12 approval and inclusion on the Specialist Register (or equivalent) in general adult psychiatry or eligibility within six months of your interview.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).