Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
2. FY2 competencies, or equivalent outside the UK
3. Experience of working in psychiatry
Desirable criteria
4. Experience of working in the NHS
Eligibility
Essential criteria
5. Registration with GMC
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
6. Experience of understanding and application of knowledge including awareness of ethical issues
7. Experience of understanding and application of knowledge including awareness of ethical issues
Desirable criteria
8. Experience and ability to work with persons with mental health problems
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
9. Competent in history taking and examination skills
10. Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
11. Ability to prioritise clinical need
12. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
13. Ability to interview and assess patients and write clear and comprehensive notes
Desirable criteria
14. Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership for ward based emergencies
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
15. Willing to seek help from senior colleagues when appropriate
16. Capacity and motivation to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding
17. Able to establish good working relationships with other members of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
18. Able to function successfully under pressure
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
19. Sets realistic goals and deadlines
20. Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively.
Other
Essential criteria
21. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues (A)
22. Commitment to Career Progression
23. Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
24. Demonstrates good Information technology skills
Desirable criteria
25. Contributes to departmental training sessions
26. Able to organise own learning