About this role
Job summary
Join the team at Gateway Recovery Centre as a Consultant Psychiatrist providing care and treatment for men and women in specialist inpatient, rehabilitation and low secure settings. Gateway Recovery Centre is situated in Widnes, close to Liverpool, Manchester, Chester and surrounding areas. There are excellent transport links, which allows the town to be reachable for those travelling across the Northwest. Gateway Recovery Centre has 72 beds spread across 6 wards.3 wards constitute the womens service with one acute ward and two level 2 rehabilitation ward for women with high support needs.
The other 3 wards provide care to men in specialist rehabilitation unit for men with ASD (Cedar ward), low secure ward (Dove ward) and a rehabilitation ward for older men with complex mental health needs and physical health comorbidities (Ash Ward). The team consists currently of 4.5 consultants, and you will deliver clinical care to a dedicated caseload. You will be supported by a practice nurse and an enhanced GP service to meet patients physical healthcare needs.
You will have support from a dedicated supervisor and a medical secretarial team. Specialty doctor cover is available for the acute ward. You will have access to excellent CPD, and the support of a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre consultants from varied sub-specialties.
Main duties of the job
The role of Consultant Psychiatrist at Gateway Recovery Centre involves providing care and treatment for individuals in various specialized settings, including inpatient, rehabilitation, and low secure environments. The Centre, located in Widnes, has 72 beds spread across 6 wards, offering services for both men and women with specific needs, including those with high support needs and complex mental health issues. As a consultant, you will have the responsibility of delivering clinical care to a dedicated caseload with the support of a practice nurse, enhanced GP service, and a medical secretarial team. The job offers competitive salary, car allowance, generous annual leave, continuous professional development opportunities, and various benefits to support work-life balance.
About us
Elysium Healthcare, the employer for this position, is a well-established and agile organization with more than 8,000 employees. It operates a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, which includes areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. Elysium Healthcare is known for its unique approach to care delivery and its commitment to growth and movement opportunities for its staff. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium Healthcare is connected to a global network that spans 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people worldwide. The organization is a Disability Confident employer dedicated to inclusive recruitment practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gateway Recovery Centre has 72 beds spread across 6 wards.3 wards constitute the women’s service with one acute ward and two level 2 rehabilitation ward for women with high support needs.
The team consists currently of 4.5 consultants, and you will deliver clinical care to a dedicated caseload. You will be supported by a practice nurse and an enhanced GP service to meet patients’ physical healthcare needs. You will have support from a dedicated supervisor and a medical secretarial team. Specialty doctor cover is available for the acute ward.
Your responsibilities will include
- Providing RC and consultant psychiatrist input to inpatients
- Participation in a low frequency second- on-call rota for the region
- Assessing new referrals to ensure that the service meets the needs of those who are admitted.
- Providing leadership to the clinical team and contributing to clinical governance and service development
- Maintaining good relationships with external agencies such as community teams and commissioning bodies.
- Contributing to the training and education
To be successful in your application, you will need:
- To hold MRCPsych or equivalent
- CCT in general adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, psychiatry of LD or medical psychotherapy is preferred. We will consider experienced candidates who are not on the specialist register but have AC status.
- Full GMC registration and to have had an appraisal within the 12 months.
- Section 12 (2) approval and AC status
- Experience of working within an MDT in providing care for patients with complex needs
- To be innovative, motivated, and passionate
- To have a good team ethos
For more information, please contact Dr Sindhu Ashim, Medical Director, email: [email protected]; t: 01514222140
What you will get
- Competitive Salary
- £5000 car allowance
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
- Up to 5 days study leave/year
- Free meals and parking
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
- 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
- Access to Wagestream, to help you manage your finances
- Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
- Pension contribution to secure your future.
- Medical indemnity cover
- Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
- Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check 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
- To hold MRCPsych or equivalent; CCT in general adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, psychiatry of LD or medical psychotherapy is preferred; Full GMC registration and to have had an appraisal within the 12 months; Section 12 (2) approval and AC status; Experience working within an MDT in providing care for patients with complex needs; Innovative, motivated, and passionate; Good team ethos.
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
Widnes
WA8 0GT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)