Consultant Psychiatrist
2 months ago
We are seeking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our excellent MDT on Townsend ward an 18 bed female acute ward, in Houghton Regis, South Bedfordshire.
You will provide consultant clinical leadership for the ward, and will be well supported by a middle grade and 2 junior doctors alongside, an excellent and well functioning MDT including Matron, Ward Manager, excellent nursing team with full-time support from OT and Psychology.
Townsend Court site campus also encompasses Poplars Ward an 18 bed Functional Older adult and also the team base for Luton Crisis Recovery and Home Treatment Team, enabling easy access to in reach and collaborative working between the teams on site when required.
The ward has a turn over of approximately 15 patients per month, with an average length of stay of approximately 40 days. The patient caseload of Townsend Ward is predominantly made up of acute presentations of EUPD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Affective Disorder alongside other mental health conditions. The ward has access to in reach support from the Complex Needs Services Transitions team for patient with personality disorders, and works closely with Community Mental effective care and timely step down transitions. There is a key focus on trauma informed care, and along side frequent away days the ward also holds regular Formulation meetings to consider complex cases with a Clinical Psychologist.
Closing date: 3rd of March 2024
AAC panel date: 9th of April 2024
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About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
A higher degree such as MD or PhDKnowledge and Experience
Essential
Clinical Skills
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Desirable
Experience in supervising trainee doctors and SAS doctorsAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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