About this role
Job summary
Kneesworth House
£80,000 per annum
GMC registration required
Kneesworth House has an opportunity for a Speciality Doctor to join the team.
Main duties of the job
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.
You will also:
Be on-call cover between 09:0017:00.Work alongside Consultant Psychiatrists to deliver inpatient psychiatric care across wards.Assess and medically clerk new admissions.Complete psychiatric, risk, and physical health assessments.Arrange and interpret admission investigations and health screenings.Carry out medicines reconciliation in line with local policies.Prescribe and review psychiatric and physical health medications.Liaise with GPs, hospitals, specialists, and community teams to support patient care.
About us
Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, Royston, Hertfordshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service providing a range of specialist recovery pathways for adults within a purpose-built facility. It is accessible by public transport, with Royston railway station approximately 23 miles from the service and limited local bus links. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Requirements Essential
Experience of working in Psychiatry
Desirable
S12 approval/MRCPsych
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 Old North Road
Royston
Hertfordshire
SG8 5JP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)