About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality medical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with complex mental health needs, ensuring safe, effective, and person-centred care. Work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist and multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and regularly review individual care and treatment plans. Conduct ward rounds, clinical reviews, and risk assessments, supporting patients throughout their recovery journey. Prescribe medication safely and maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with GMC standards, relevant legislation, and organisational policies. Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service development to enhance patient outcomes and standards of care. Provide clinical guidance and support to junior medical colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team, promoting collaborative and evidence-based practice.
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
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All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Job description Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital North London
Salary £74,000
Full Time/37.5 Hours
Located in London, in a peaceful and secluded part of Southgate, Priory Hospital North London is set within a striking Grade I listed building, overlooking beautiful parklands.
It's one of the UKs leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). We also offer private autism assessments for adults.
Since North London first opened its doors in 1986, we have worked tirelessly to establish our excellent reputation as a specialist provider of mental health care.
Person Specification
Requirements Essential
Essential experience: Candidates must hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise and have completed at least four years of postgraduate medical training, including a minimum of two years in a relevant speciality. They should have previous experience working in psychiatry, with the ability to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with complex mental health conditions. Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, carrying out risk assessments, developing treatment plans, maintaining accurate clinical records, and prescribing safely in line with current clinical guidance is essential. Applicants should also have a sound understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding, and clinical governance principles.
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).
Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare
Address Grovelands House
The Bourne
London
N14 6RA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)