PERMANENT Specialty Psychiatrist Doctor in Adult

Here at Staff Partners Mental Health, we have an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Psychiatry Doctor in Adult to work within an established private hospital in Yorkshire. 

Experience:
The role holder will be able to demonstrate evidence of foundation training and competencies (or equivalent) including experience of working within the field of psychiatry. Experience of working within a secure and/or step-down setting, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team would be advantageous.

Job Description:
This role is a full-time permanent position based in an established private hospital.
To deliver high quality clinical service to patients and to work closely with the unit’s multidisciplinary team, Resident Medical Officer (RMO) and General Practitioner to ensure that patients receive a holistic and person-centric treatment programme based on the recovery model.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake psychiatric and external assessments for clients referred to the unit to determine the appropriate level of care to be provided, under the direction and supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist, and work with the unit multidisciplinary team to ensure delivery of the Care Programme. 
• Prepare discharge summaries, reports and other associated documentation as necessary e.g. for CPA meetings, as directed and supervised by the Consultant Psychiatrist.   
• Participation in learning activities and supervision. 
• Participation in Clinical Governance activities, and account for contracted hours utilised in research, Continuing Professional Development and other non-clinical duties as necessary and in a timely manner. 
• Working effectively with colleagues to ensure that clients have access to appropriate medical cover at all times, which will require participation in an on-call rota for the site.
• The post holder will be expected to support the GP in delivering physical health care and emergency treatment to patients in complex care. 
• To support the RMO and GP in delivering a consistently high standard of medical care to all patients on site. Be responsible for inducting new RMP’s and providing cover for them when they are on compensatory rest periods.
• Share responsibility for taking bloods with the site phlebotomist and RMO as necessary. 
• Arrange appropriate clinical tests and investigations and take responsibility for chasing up results and acting on them in a timely manner. 
• Ensure physical observations by ward staff are carried out in accordance with medical instructions. Review physical observation findings and act upon them in a clinically appropriate manner.
• Any other duties considered to be commensurate with the level of the post 

Job Requirements:

• Full GMC registration
• 12 months’ adult psychiatry experience
• Relevant experience within a similar setting (preferred)
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and Code of Practice along with Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• The ability to interview, assess and treat patients and write clear comprehensive medical notes
• Proven record of CPD
• Desirable: Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists, Physicians, General Practitioners or equivalent    
• A positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills 

Knowledge / Education / Skills:

The role holder will possess an MBBS qualification, or equivalent, and will be required to maintain full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC). The role holder will also be up to date and fit to practice safely.

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

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