Speciality Doctor

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex mental health needs, ensuring safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.
• Take clinical responsibility for a defined caseload, leading the development, implementation and review of individualised treatment plans.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing to ward rounds, case reviews and discharge planning to support positive patient outcomes.
• Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with professional, legal and organisational standards.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and guidance to junior medical staff and contribute to teaching, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMC standards, the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and Priory policies, while supporting continuous service development and excellence in patient care.

Essential

• The successful candidate will have experience working in Psychiatry and demonstrate strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills, with the ability to deliver safe, evidence-based and patient-centred care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and maintain accurate clinical documentation. A sound understanding of relevant mental health legislation, professional standards and clinical governance is required. Section 12 (S12) approval and/or Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) would be advantageous but are not essential for the role.