Consultant Psychiatrist

Priory Hospital Dewsbury is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adults (or General Adult Psychiatrist with experience in managing Dementia).

Flexible hours up to 30 hours per week.

Competitive Salary and package.

Based in the residential area of Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Dewsbury provides 32 beds, divided into two 16-bed wards for males who have mental health disorders. Hartley Ward is a level 2 Rehabilitation and Recovery Ward (Higher Support Needs). Jubilee Ward is a Neurocognitive service, specialising in dementia. Each service has a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist who performs the duties of Responsible Clinician.

The available post is for Jubilee Ward (16 bedded Specialist Dementia Service).

Main duties of the job

An excellent opportunity for somebody looking to join an established team caring for individuals with Dementia. Jubilee Ward is a 16 bedded male unit which provides a therapeutic environment for men with dementia. Most patients are under MHA and exhibit behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. The Consultant will work closely with other experienced members of the MDT. The post would be suitable for an Older Adult Consultant Psychiatrist or a General Adult Psychiatrist, with experience of dementia.

Physical health input is provided by the on-site Specialist Physical Health Nurse and visiting GP.

About us

What we offer you

• Negotiable, flexible hours.
• Competitive Independent Sector salary and package.
• Peer Group of Doctors that are supportive.
• Generous study leave (including funding).
• Generous annual leave and birthday leave.
• Supplemented meals.
• Car parking.
• Dedicated office with full admin support, and laptop and mobile phone for remote working.
• Priory Benefit Package (including private health insurance, salary sacrifice car scheme plus other benefits and discounts).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension Scheme.
• Support for CPD and a mentorship programme for medical staff new to the independent sector or to Priory.

Due to the large size of the company there are excellent career progression opportunities.

What you need to apply

• Ability to fulfil the role of Responsible Clinician.
• You must hold a CCT (or equivalent) in Older Adult Psychiatry, or hold a CCT (or equivalent) in General Adult Psychiatry and have extensive older adult experience.
• Meet regulatory requirements, such as GMC registration and revalidation.

An informal discussion or visit is encouraged.

Contact Dr Colin Forbes, Medical Director, or Sue Janes, Hospital Director at Priory Hospital Dewsbury on

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.