The Associate Specialty Doctor will work closely with the unit's multidisciplinary team, including the Consultant, to ensure that patients receive a holistic and person-centric treatment programme based on the recovery model.
The centre of our philosophy is that this journey is all about the individual. By ensuring individualised care is delivered which is evidenced based, people can move through pathways of care as their condition improves. Families and friends are an active part in each person's recovery process and helping all reach the end goal of more independent living where this is possible.
Salary: Competitive
Hours per week: 37.5 (Full time)
Specialty Doctor role also involves:
Ensuring an adequate handover to colleagues including out of hours
Reviewing the mental state of patients as per the hospital procedure
Ensuring that each patient has a full physical health screen upon admission including physical examination, ECG and bloods
Lead and manage any physical health concerns that emerge during an inpatient stay
Seeking collateral history from other professionals and family
Completing discharge letters/reports/s62 forms
Preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers hearing reports under the supervision of the Consultant
Depending on your experience, providing oral evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers hearings under the supervision of the Consultant
Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities by conducting audits, research and teaching.
Work effectively with colleagues to ensure that patients have access to appropriate medical cover at all times, which will require participation on an on-call rota for the Thornford Park Hospital site
be successful as a Specialty Doctor, youll need:
GMC registration
Experience working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams.
To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
To have had an appraisal/RITA within the last year.
At least 3 years experience in Psychiatry (desirable)
Experience working as a doctor within a PICU/secure services (desirable)
MRCPsych (desirable)
Section 12 (2) approval (desirable)
AC status (desirable)
you will get
Competitive annual salary
Indemnity Insurance
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at the commencement of employment)
Free meals on duty and parking
Wellbeing support and activities
Career development and training
A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
Life Assurance
Enhanced Maternity Package
Flexible working opportunities
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.
