Posted April 16, 2024
We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for a General Adult Associate Specialist working for a private secure service based in Cheshire. This is a full-time role working on a Female acute ward.
Salary: £85,000 per annum
Position: General Adult Associate Specialist
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Setting: Female Acute Ward
Location: Cheshire
This role is full time, and is in a new service, offering an opportunity to innovate and lead in service development. This will be set within a well-established service that aims continually to improve and deliver excellent care for our female inpatients on one of the largest female-only psychiatric hospital sites in the country.
For this role, you will be responsible for:
As an Associate Specialist here, you will ensure the high quality first-line medical care of our inpatients, liaise effectively with external professionals and carers, provide written and oral evidence for Hospital Managers’ and Tribunal hearings, work towards safe discharges, and be a valued and effective member of the multidisciplinary team here.
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- Experience working in psychiatry within multidisciplinary teams
- To be in good standing for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- To be linked in with an appraisal process within the last year
- At least 3 years’ experience in psychiatry
- Experience working as a doctor within similar environment
What benefits are on offer?
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
- A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
- Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
- Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
- Free meals while on duty
- Employee Assistance Services
- Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
- Voluntary benefits
- Medical indemnity cover
What can Athona offer you?
- Experts in the psychiatry sector offering a professional and supportive service
- Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS and private sector, many exclusive to Athona
- Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
- Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
- A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
- Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals.
Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.
If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Frankie on 01277 286 033.
