Consultant Psychiatrist - Avocet Ward Adult Inpatients

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, Kettering

Consultant Psychiatrist - Avocet Ward Adult Inpatients

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Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, Kettering

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 22 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5976be11b1cf43c799e9d106a61067d3

Full Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Male Adult Inpatients , based at St Mary's Hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire

Avocet ward is a 16 bedded male only inpatient ward and this post will require assessment and management of a wide range of psychiatric presentations., The ward takes direct new admissions of a range of presentations. You will be supported in this role by range of junior doctors ( FY2 and GPVTS) and it is expected you will have regular dialogue with the two consultant psychiatrists on other two adult inpatient wards onsite. The Welland centre is a modern stand alone 4 ward psychiatric inpatient unit and is staffed by a MDT including nursing staff, occupational therapists and psychologists. Cross cover will be provided by both inpatient and outpatient consultant colleagues on a rotational basis as is the system currently.

Our core strategy is to be an employer of choice, a great place to work and be known for a diverse and inclusive culture whose staff feel valued. We provide a range of NHS services including physical, mental health and specialty services provided in hospital settings and out in the community within schools, GP clinics and patients own homes.