Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Director Female Acute ward

Consultant Psychiatrist / Medical Director Female Acute ward

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Permanent-Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Bristol

Compensation: £ 176,000 / year



Description
Priory Hospital Bristol is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Psychiatrist / Medical Director to join our team in a dual role across our Female Acute Ward

This is a full-time position (5 days per week), with flexibility to work one day remotely (Tuesday or Wednesday). A competitive stipend is offered in recognition of the Medical Director responsibilities.

Based in Bristol, this role offers the opportunity to work within a well-established service specialising in the treatment of complex mental health and addiction disorders. Our programmes are grounded in evidence-based practice and focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.



What you'll be doing
You will join the team on the Female Acute Unit. 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.

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.
• Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.
• Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.



What you'll bring to the role
Essential

• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• CCT (or equivalent) and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
• A minimum of 3 years' experience at Consultant level
• Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience on a Female Acute Ward

What we will give you in return
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 parking
• Birthday Holiday-Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible 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 opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & amp; management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.