Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry
Posted 15 days 14 hours ago by Triple West Medical
We have been assigned by one of the UK's more prestigious NHS Trusts to help them recruit a Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry on either a Substantive or an NHS Fixed Term basis for 12 months to join their successful department.
Our client specializes in caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. They are constantly developing and working in innovative ways to provide modern, dependable services in physical and mental health sectors, primary, secondary and community services, and health and social care settings for all ages.
The client's site is a 38-bed acute inpatient mental health unit, with a 39th bed for CAMHS. It has two wards, Hazel Ward and Willow Ward, predominately for working-age adults who require a hospital admission when suffering from an acute crisis in their mental health. The wards are staffed 24 hours a day and the team consists of doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, peer support workers, pharmacy staff, and domestic staff.
A range of therapeutic activities, including a fully equipped gym, are available to patients both in group and individual format. There is a Social and Recovery team who offer support when patients near discharge in transitioning back to their own environment. Support can also be offered to families and carers.
Role ResponsibilitiesThe successful appointee will be asked to fulfil various duties, such as performing physical and psychiatric assessments and review of patients suffering from various psychiatric disorders who are admitted to Willow Ward. The post-holder will work with a medical team consisting of a Consultant Psychiatrist and one or two Core Trainees.
The appointee will contribute to the supervision of the trainees and is expected to contribute and support in other clinical duties, such as writing discharge summaries. The appointee is required to review new patients within 72 hours of admission. Regular clinical supervision will be provided by the Consultant.
Requirements- GMC Registration
- AC status and be under S12
- Prestigious NHS Trust
- A well-supported and friendly team
- Outstanding Schools within the area
This is a Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry vacancy. If you are interested or know of someone who may be suitable, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.