An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a committed Associate Specialist to work in an exceptional rehabilitation service based in the Borehamwood, Hertfordshire area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers
This is a rehabilitation service for men and women with a mental illness including those diagnosed with a personality disorder
**To be considered for this position you must hold a Full GMC Registration**
As the Associate Specialist your key responsibilities include:
* Assessments and admissions of new patients to the service
* Obtaining collateral histories from other professionals and family
* Formulating a diagnosis in conjunction with the MDT
* Completing physical health assessments and working closely with our GPs and Physical Health Nurse to improve the physical wellbeing of patient
* Completing discharge letters/reports/SOAD forms
* Support the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach and Care and treatment plans for service users
* Work closely with our Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective, evidence:based prescribing
* Liaise with external professionals ad work collaboratively with commissioners and external care teams to aid seamless transitions to the community
* Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities, quality initiatives, audits, research and teaching
* Under the supervision of the Consultant, provide leadership of the clinical team and preparing First:tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers hearing reports
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
* Experience in working in psychiatry within multi:disciplinary teams
* To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
* To have had an Appraisal/RITA within the last year
* At least 3 years experience in Psychiatry
* Experience working as a doctor within a similar environment
The successful Associate Specialist will receive an excellent Competitive Salary. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
* Medical indemnity cover
* The equivalent of 30 days of annual leave : plus your birthday off
* Free meals
* Wellbeing support and activities
* Career development and training
* Pension contribution
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity Package
Reference ID: 6105
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