Consultant Psychiatrist

Job summary This is a permanent Consultant Psychiatrist position at Elysium Healthcare's Spring Wood Lodge hospital in Leeds.
The successful candidate will join an established multidisciplinary team providing treatment and rehabilitation for women with mental disorders, including personality disorders, in a locked rehabilitation setting.
The role involves taking clinical responsibility for patients, fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician, and contributing to the management and development of the service.
Main duties of the job As a Consultant Psychiatrist at Spring Wood Lodge, you will take clinical responsibility for patients, including leading multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews, and contributing to the development of a therapeutic milieu.
You will also fulfil the role of Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act, offer a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the management and clinical governance of the service.
Additionally, you will be involved in in-house training and supervision of junior medical staff.
About us Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care.
With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for career growth and development.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Job description Job responsibilities Do you want to work in a friendly, committed and established Mental Health service, where your knowledge and skills will be valued?
Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience working with people in inpatient settings who may be treated under the Mental Health Act provisions?
Are you interested / experienced in providing treatment for women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental disorders?
If so, then join the team at Spring Wood Lodge hospital!
This permanent Consultant Psychiatrist position ( hours per week) will see you join the established multidisciplinary team at Spring Wood Lodge.
The service has 21 beds across two wards in a locked rehabilitation setting providing treatment for women with mental disorders including personality disorders.
The wards are well supported by a full complement of multidisciplinary team.
You will act as a Consultant / Responsible Clinician for patients in this setting.
You will have CCT in General Adult or Forensic psychiatry and experience of working with and leading multidisciplinary teams.
You will be part of an environment that specialises in providing rehabilitation utilising positive behavioural support principles and empowering service users in their recovery.
Spring Wood Lodge is located in the outskirts of Leeds at Guiseley and has close links to NHS services with established care pathways.
It has excellent transport links to Bradford, Leeds and is within a short distance of Yorkshire Dales National Park.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact Dr Santhana Gunasekaran on 01623 746 002 or Natalie Oakden, Hospital Director on 01943 882 800.
Your responsibilities will include: Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of patients.
Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy.
Contributing to in-house training programmes within the services and offering supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, particularly junior medical staff.
Maintaining CPD and re-validation requirements, as determined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists or other relevant statutory bodies.
To be successful in this role, you will: Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions Have essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues Have previous Consultant experience in a management role What you will get: Competitive annual salary £8,400 car allowance 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
Free meals while on duty Employee Assistance Services Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
Voluntary benefits Medical indemnity cover There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.
About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care.
With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment.
It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users.
All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will be medically qualified, with an MRC Psych or equivalent, and have previous Consultant experience in a management role.
You will have an essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health, as well as substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues.