About this role
Job summary Are you an experienced Senior Consultant Psychiatrist looking to take the next step in your career? A senior leadership role that is both challenging and immensely rewarding could be the ideal role for you. Progress within Elysium Healthcare as the Medical Director. In this senior clinical position, you will provide clinical and medical leadership across the hospital. You will also be a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist who will have clinical responsibilities for service users at Potters Bar Clinic working 30 hours/week. You will be key in advising on psychiatric and medical issues within the hospital. As lead for the medical directorate, you will operationally manage, within agreed standards, targets, timetables, and constraints in accordance with operational and strategic objectives. Your responsibilities as a Medical Director will include: Responsibility for the administration of the Mental Health Act, Clinical Policy, Clinical Standards and associated administrative tasks in respect of patients Exercise professional leadership and institute, manage and evaluate
Main duties of the job As a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at Elysium Healthcare, you will advance in your career by taking on the challenging role of Medical Director. In this position, you will provide clinical and medical leadership at Potters Bar Clinic, working 30 hours a week. You will advise on psychiatric and medical matters, overseeing the administration of the Mental Health Act, clinical policy, and standards. Your tasks will include professional leadership, collaboration with primary care providers, and guiding a senior management team. You will engage in clinical governance, ensure adherence to good medical practice, and contribute to strategic goals. Additionally, you will conduct assessments and manage risks for children and young people in the service. Supporting your professional development, you will collaborate with specialist teams and be part of an on-call rota, offering out-of-hours consultant cover.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a prominent organisation with over 8,000 employees, offering a distinctive approach to care delivery across England and Wales. With a diverse network of over 90 services that include Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Children & Education, Elysium Healthcare provides numerous opportunities for career growth and movement. As a part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium has access to a global network encompassing 10 countries with more than 86,000 employees worldwide. Elysium is committed to safer recruitment practices, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility, and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Staff recruitment involves a rigorous DBS disclosure process, and applicants are expected to promote and protect the wellbeing of those receiving their services. Additionally, Elysium Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package, supporting employee well-being and professional development.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Senior Consultant Psychiatrist looking to take the next step in your career? A senior leadership role that is both challenging and immensely rewarding could be the ideal role for you. Progress within Elysium Healthcare as the Medical Director.
In this senior clinical position, you will provide clinical and medical leadership across the hospital. You will also be a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist who will have clinical responsibilities for service users at Potters Bar Clinic working 30 hours/week.
You will be key in advising on psychiatric and medical issues within the hospital. As lead for the medical directorate, you will operationally manage, within agreed standards, targets, timetables, and constraints in accordance with operational and strategic objectives.
Your responsibilities as a Medical Director will include:
Responsibility for the administration of the Mental Health Act, Clinical Policy, Clinical Standards and associated administrative tasks in respect of patients Exercise professional leadership and institute, manage and evaluate via the most appropriate means that can include audit or QI, a medical service, ensuring that clinical policy, practice and its application is research based and of a good standard Work with the General Practitioner to ensure the provision of primary care medical services appropriate to patients in services. As a member of the Senior Management team, provide leadership, support and guidance where necessary to all staff, always ensuring best practice. Regularly meet virtually or face to face with the consultants and other medical directors in the region to share best practice, concerns and discuss strategic objectives and future medical needs and issues. Chair monthly medical meetings. To be part of clinical governance and provide clinical input. To feed into corporate clinical governance through regional leads. Manage medical practice as per GMC good practice guidance and insure adherence with Elysium Healthcare appraisal guidance. As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be required to:
Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission Conduct Admission assessment and ensure effective management plans To participate in the assessment and management of children and young people referred to the Service To conduct risk assessment and review regularly To assess physical health To provide leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management to the key workers on the team To abide by, and contribute to, the governance arrangements and processes of the service. This includes providing a culturally competent practice, appropriate record keeping, and discharging duties under the safeguarding children agenda. To supervise non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees allocated to the teams. To enact cross cover arrangements for annual, study and professional leave, with the other child and adolescent psychiatrists in the department. Participation in the CYPMHS Consultant on-call duty rota. To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists An interest in research and a willingness to supervise trainees will be encouraged. To establish effective working relationships with GPs, CYPMHS community teams, specialists and commissioners. To uphold the principles of Clinical Governance and adhere to the organisation’s clinical governance requirements. To take part in an Annual Appraisal Programme, with the development of Personal Development Plans, focused on Continuing Professional Development. To adhere to all the organisations policies and procedures. On-Call Duties As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will be part in the on call rota, offering out of hours consultant cover.
To be successful as an applicant you’ll need:
Registered on the GMC Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practise. Experience of CYPMHS Eating Disorders Excellent spoken and written communication Effective analytical, interpersonal and negotiating Innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions Proven experience of working in a leadership role Proven experience of working as a Senior consultant Substantial experience of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, recruitment and retention issues for doctors, knowledge of, and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues Previous experience in a management role What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Competitive annual salary £5000 car allowance 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Voluntary benefits Medical indemnity cover Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has 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
Registered on the GMC Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practise. Experience of CYPMHS Eating Disorders. Proven experience of working in a leadership role and as a Senior consultant. Substantial experience in change management, relevant legislation, and contemporary issues in mental health. Previous experience in a management role.
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 Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Potters Bar
EN6 2SE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)