About this role
Job summary
We offer fast access to treatment for a number of mental health concerns and addictions.
Bristol is an ideal place for treating people with complex disorders, including people who may not have responded to previous treatment. We can guarantee that our comprehensive treatment programmes are guided by current evidence-based research.
Priory Bristol Hospital B16 1EQ. The location is not easily accessible via public transport, with limited direct routes and infrequent services in the surrounding area. As a result, commuting by car or other private transport is likely to be the most practical and reliable option for reaching the site.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake psychiatric and external assessments under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist, working with the multidisciplinary team to deliver effective patient care. Responsibilities include preparing discharge summaries, reports, and CPA documentation, participating in Clinical Governance, CPD, research, and supervision activities, and contributing to the on-call rota to ensure appropriate medical cover at all times. The role also involves supporting the GP and RMO in delivering high-quality physical healthcare and emergency treatment, inducting new RMPs, and providing cover during rest periods. Additional duties include arranging and following up on clinical tests and investigations, sharing responsibility for blood taking, ensuring physical observations are completed in line with medical guidance, and reviewing and responding to clinical findings appropriately.
You will join the team on the Acute Ward. 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.
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.
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 Bristol
Full-time role of 37.5 hours a week
£90440.0
This post requires an MB.BS or equivalent, you will also need to be GMC registered and licensed to practice.
You will be working on the Acute Ward
Person Specification
Requirements Essential
This post requires an MB.BS or equivalent, you will also need to be GMC registered and licensed to practice. We would also expect you to be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD and have an appraisal or RITA in the last year. The consultant will hold a CCST / CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry and will have experience of working in an inpatient settings with people with significant mental health difficulties.
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 Priory Hospital Bristol
Heath House Lane
Stapleton
Bristol
BS16 1EQ
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)