Consultant Psychiatrist Older People’s MH Service - 11 PAs
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Reading
Salary
£109,725 – £145,478
Training post
No
Trust type
Foundation
Posted
3 weeks ago
About the role
Are you looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist role with excellent opportunities to lead, shape services, and pursue your clinical interests? Join our Older People's Mental Health inpatient team at Prospect Park Hospital, part of Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are a CQC Outstanding Trust, Global Digital Exemplar, and ranked third nationally among Mental Health and Community Trusts in the NHS league tables. The role offers 11 PAs, including up to 2 PAs to pursue a special interest in developing leadership, research, teaching or clinical skills that are aligned with the Trust objectives and support individual's professional growth. £15,000 Recruitment and Retention premium is available for external applicants and £8,000 Relocation allowance where applicable. You will be the consultant psychiatrist for Orchid Ward (20 bed functional conditions ward) at Prospect Park Hospital. You will work alongside 1.5 SAS doctors, 3 resident doctors and a nurse consultant, providing excellent medical and nursing support to enable you to discharge your duties as a senior medical leader. Berkshire Healthcare consistently tops NHS staff survey scores and is ranked among the best NHS trusts to work for, with high engagement and strong focus on staff health and wellbeing. Based in Reading, enjoy a diverse and vibrant town with excellent schools, countryside, culture, and transport links.