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Join the team at Gateway Recovery Centre as a Consultant Psychiatristproviding care and treatment for men and women inspecialist 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 newreferrals to ensure that the service meets the needs of those who are admitted. Providing leadership to the clinical teamand 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: ; t: ########### What you will get: 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 trainingto help youachieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Medical indemnity cover Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Packageso you can truly enjoy this special time. 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 trainingto help youachieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Medical indemnity cover Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
Enhanced Maternity Packageso 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 ne