Job overview
The Rotational Specialty doctor post aims to allow the trust to arrange additional medical support to a team at reasonably short notice for example in the event of illness or changes to trainee rotations while reducing use of agency doctors. As such the post holder is expected to be flexible and can be moved to a new service at reasonably short notice.
The post therefore provides an opportunity for a wide variety of adult Psychiatry experience. Placements may vary in length but would usually be for – months minimum and the post is fixed term for years to provide job security. The services will be limited by geographical area to reduce travel time for the candidate.
The timetable for each post will vary but each post will be supervised by a consultant Psychiatrist and will include at least session of SPA time for CPD-related activity, supervision of self or others, teaching, participation in governance within the trust. There are weekly lunchtime CPD events hosted by the Trust and Cambridge University which the candidate would be welcome to attend
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the evidence-based management of patients under supervision of consultant psychiatrist.
To work with the multidisciplinary team and other teams within and outside the organisation in order to provide seamless patient care.
Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other disciplines.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance, audit and research.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD), supervision and medical appraisal.
Working for our organisation
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
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