We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join Betts ward, which is an 18 bedded mixed ward.
The postholder will be Consultant Psychiatrist to Betts ward in Green Parks House, Princess Royal University Hospital, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.
The postholder will provide senior medical cover for acute inpatients admitted to Betts ward. The post-holder will be the Responsible Clinician (RC) for all detained inpatients.
Main duties of the job
* The postholder will provide senior medical cover for 18 acute inpatients admitted to Betts ward.
* The post-holder will be the Responsible Clinician (RC) for all detained inpatients.
* The postholder along with their designated 2 junior WTE doctors (Core Trainees or Trust grade doctors) and middle grade doctor or multi professional approved clinician MPAC as available or shared with another ward, will be responsible for all clinical work and related administrative work including mental health act work and along with other team members ensure that patients have good quality care and that the Trust's quality indicators are not breached.
* It is expected that the post holder will work very closely with the ward manager to deliver high quality and evidence based clinical care to inpatients and take a lead on clinical governance including the delivery of key performance targets, learning from incidents and service user feedback.
Job responsibilities
* Provision of comprehensive psychiatric to patients through evaluation, diagnosis and use of appropriate treatment plans/strategies, advising and supporting carers in the community, and acute hospital staff as needed.
* Arrange appropriate investigations including effective use of neuroimaging, neurophysiology, and genetics.
* Working in a patient centred manner, ensuring the involvement of families and carer, wherever possible, with the patients consent in treatment planning.
* Creation and review of mental health risk assessments.
* To work alongside other members of the MDT to provide joined up and holistic care for patients.
* To participate in formal processes regarding admission and discharge pathways including community treatment reviews as per CCG/ICB guidance.
* In conjunction with the other consultants and team managers to identify and advocate for needed resources including staff as necessary.
* Develop and participate in a mental health Transition Pathway in Bromley for adolescents with mental health needs and ID.
* Supervision of the clinical work of trainee doctors and/or specialist grade doctors.
* Contribute to routine reports to support appropriate rehabilitation plans and packages or care for commissioners where this is appropriate.
Person Specification
* Must have AC status
* Minimum 3 years in recognised training scheme
* Relevant clinical knowledge
* Must have full GMC registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Green Parks House, Princess Royal University Hospital,
£105,504 to £139,882 a year Plus 1% on-call allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-6970637-LK
Job locations
Green Parks House, Princess Royal University Hospital,
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