About this role
Job summary
Priory Hospital Preston
Part-Time | 30 hours per week | Site based
68073.0
Full registration with the General Medical Council required
You must Hold an MBBS qualification or equivalent recognised medical qualification
Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health hospital, offering an extensive range of services, delivered across four wards. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialise in the management and treatment of these conditions.
Main duties of the job
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
Free on-site parkingBirthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leaveEnhanced maternity payContributory pension schemeFlexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)Access to development opportunitiesSponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panelLeadership & management developmentLong service awardRefer a friend bonusesShortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement 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
Your role is to provide high quality psychiatric and medical care to patients admitted to the adult psychiatric wards. You will work collaboratively with the Consultant Psychiatrists, multidisciplinary teams, Resident Medical Officers (RMOs), General Practitioners, pharmacists and external agencies to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and recovery-focused care.
The post-holder will contribute to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with acute mental health disorders and will support the delivery of comprehensive physical healthcare within the inpatient setting.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Essential
The post-holder must hold an MBBS qualification or an equivalent recognised medical qualification, maintain full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) together with a licence to practise, and remain in good standing with the GMC at all times. They are also required to comply with the professional standards and ethical expectations applicable to medical practitioners working within psychiatric services.
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 Rosemary Lane
Bartle
Preston
PR4 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)