Consultant Psychiatrist

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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 ded...
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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. Situated in Widnes with excellent transport links, the centre has 72 beds across 6 wards. Three wards serve women with high support needs, and three accommodate men, including those with ASD and older men with complex needs. You will work with a team of 4.5 consultants, supported by a practice nurse, an enhanced GP service, and a medical secretarial team. The role involves providing RC and consultant input, participating in a low-frequency on-call rota, assessing new referrals, providing leadership, and contributing to clinical governance, training, and education. Competitive salary, car allowance, study leave, and various benefits are offered.
About us

Elysium Healthcare is a well-established company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to delivering care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering mental health, neurological, and learning disabilities & autism, it offers opportunities for growth and movement. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people worldwide. The company is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer. Staff are expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates are subjected to a DBS disclosure, ensuring a safer recruitment process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 women's 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.

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

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 women's 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.

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.

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.

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

Additional information
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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare
Address

Elysium Healthcare

Widnes

WA8 0GT

United Kingdom

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