Specialty Doctor

Job Location	Orchard Portman
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£90,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Specialty Doctor – Male Acute Psychiatry Up to £90,000 per annumTaunton, TA3 7BQ19 December 2020Are you a Specialty Doctor looking for your next challengeGive your career a positive change with an exciting opportunity which has become available at Cygnet Hospital Taunton to cover our Acute Male Services. We are recruiting for a Specialty Doctor to start, working Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00 (1:5 on call included in salary).Cygnet Hospital Taunton acute inpatient admissions service for men over the age of 18. The hospital also provides specialist inpatient services for older adults with mental health problems and for men diagnosed with a learning disability.The Opportunity...As a Specialty Doctor you will have clinical responsibility patients under the direction of a Consultant Psychiatrist within the acute adult psychiatric wards. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for working age men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.You will work as part of a close-knit and caring team to include; Allied Health Professionals, Psychology, Management, Nursing and Support Staff.In this role, you will carry out mental state examination of newly admitted patients along with assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist. You will be confident in assessing a wide range of psychiatric disorders alongside a supportive multi-disciplinary team.You will participate in weekly Ward Rounds and in other multidisciplinary meetings, including Section 117 meetings, Care Programme Approach Meetings (CPA’s), and Mental Health Tribunals (MHT’s), ensuring that full and up-to-date clinical information is available to the meeting and ensuring that medical decisions are implemented as planned.Are you the successful candidate we are looking for

Full GMC registration and an MBBS (or equivalent) medical qualification

Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice along with Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity

The ability to demonstrate sound clinical judgment / experience in making clinical decision and managing risk and knows when to seek help

Excellent verbal / written communication skills along with the ability to interview, assess and treat patients and write clear comprehensive medical notes

Proven record of CPD (Continued Professional Development)

The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable: Section 12

Desirable: Royal College of Psychiatrists membership (MRCPsych) or equivalent

You Will Be Offered:

Salary up to £90,000 (Depending on Experience)

Study leave to attend CPD opportunities, conferences etc.

Monthly CPD Grand Rounds where you will attend educational meetings and get the opportunity to meet fellow psychiatrist from across the region.

Access to the NHS Discount Scheme

Generous annual, study and exam leave

Financial support for further training and personal development

Active participation in clinical governance

Appraisal and peer supervision

Contributory pension scheme

Free life insurance

Free meals on duty

The opportunity to progress to Consultant level through ourCESR programme

You will be interviewed and a programme will be formulated to assess your educational needs and to help you achieve the competencies necessary to help you progress to Consultant level.

You will get the opportunity to rotate within the wards/services to gain experience across various subspecialties.

You will be assigned an educational supervisor who will review your progress weekly and oversee your educational development.

You will get support with the MRCPsych exams where desired.

Able to demonstrate the abilities, experience and skills needed to deal effectively and constructively with conflict in challenging situations, you have taken an active part in service improvement and in developing your knowledge and skills in the use of psychological treatments. This is a great opportunity to set the culture and shape the services.

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