Locum Specialty Psychiatric Doctor in Acute Adult

Here at Staff Partners Mental Health, we have an exciting opportunity for Specialty Doctor in Acute Adult Inpatient to work within a NHS in Luton. 

Job Description:
This role is a full-time Locum position based in Luton. You will be working in an Adult Inpatient service for patients with mental illness. It is a busy acute ward with a turnover of approximately 28 patient per month and an average length of stay of 26 days.
You will be well supported by 2 junior doctors, as part of a well-functioning MDT including Matron, Ward Manager, excellent nursing team with fulltime support from OT and Psychology.
This post is for a doctor who has a completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification.
A minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.

Key responsibilities:

• 6 PAs
• The specialist doctor will work closely with other medical staff and multidisciplinary team and will provide clinical support for the assessment and management of mental health issues on a routine and emergency basis.
• On average 8 Programmed Activities per week will be devoted to Direct Clinical Care and 2 SPA (structured programmed activities).
• Assess new referrals and review existing patients. 6 out-patient clinics per week (as per the job plan)
• Additional clinics to see patients in emergency &/ or virtual/telephone contact with patients and their carers to manage urgent queries 

Job Requirements:

• GMC with a licence to practise
• Approved Clinician status
• Section 12 approval
• MBBS qualification  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary paid weekly
• Free Mandatory Training updated annually
• Free DBS
• Professional Appraisal 

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now and one of our dedicated recruiters will contact you.
Alternatively, you can reach Chelsea in our team on 01992 245 330. 

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