Job summary
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a General Adult Psychiatrist to be part of a well-established Multidisciplinary Team as a full time Inpatient Consultant on Ward 34 at the Radbourne Unit, Derby with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Ward 34 is a 20-bed male only acute psychiatric ward.
As a clinical leader you will be involved in shaping and developing the service as the Trust is undertaking a new build project. In November 2024 Ward 34 will be moving to the Kingsway Site in Derby and the ward will be based in a new purpose built hospital with the eradication of dormitories. The ward will then be named Dove Ward.
You will also have opportunities to grow and enhance your skills as a clinician and develop evidence based innovative practices.
Main duties of the job
You will join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues who share good camaraderie and excellent working relationships.
The Trust is committed to its vision to make a positive difference in people's lives by improving health and wellbeing.
Derbyshire offers a blend of city and country living; it has some of the most stunning landscapes in the country.
The Trust offers up to £8000 in relocation expenses.
We have a generous study budget and an excellent in-house CPD program as well.
We encourage potential candidates to contact us and we will be happy to arrange an informal visit.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the Trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 33 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with GMC with license
- Approved clinician status
Skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of speciality
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Ability to work in and lead a team
- Participated in research and service provision
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ward 34, Radbourne Unit
Royal Derby Hospital Site Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3WQ