Job Description
Join Oxleas NHS as a Consultant Psychiatrist
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at Green Parks House, Princess Royal University Hospital. This role offers the chance to provide senior medical leadership on Goddington Ward, an 18-bed acute inpatient unit. As the Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be the Responsible Clinician (RC) for all detained patients, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care.
Working alongside a dedicated team, including junior doctors and multidisciplinary professionals, you will play a key role in clinical governance, patient safety, and service improvement. Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is a top-ranked employer, recognized as one of the UK’s best places to work. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in mental health care.
Why Become a Consultant Psychiatrist at Oxleas NHS?
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust provides innovative mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services across South-East London. We are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our staff.
Key Responsibilities of a Consultant Psychiatrist
- Lead inpatient care on Goddington Ward, overseeing the treatment and recovery of 18 acute inpatients.
- Act as the Responsible Clinician (RC) for detained patients under the Mental Health Act.
- Supervise and support a team of junior doctors and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Work closely with the ward manager to maintain high standards of clinical care.
- Contribute to clinical governance, service improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Trust quality indicators and performance targets.
What We Offer to Consultant Psychiatrists
- Competitive salary and NHS pension scheme.
- Strong team support, with access to specialist training and career development opportunities.
- Work-life balance and wellbeing initiatives as part of our award-winning employer culture.
- A leading mental health trust, ranked in the top five in England for staff experience.
- Opportunities for research, innovation, and service leadership within Oxleas NHS.
If you are a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist looking for a dynamic and fulfilling role, we invite you to apply and join our outstanding team at Oxleas NHS.
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