Lead Psychiatrist for Community Mental Health Services

3 days ago


Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time

The Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled Specialty Doctor to join their medical team in Devizes. This rewarding role offers an opportunity to work closely with the North Wiltshire Intensive Service, providing expert advice and assessments for patients.

As a Specialty Doctor, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working together to provide clinical leadership and support. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting comprehensive assessments and treatments for patients in the community and at Green Lane Hospital.
  • Providing medical input and guidance as needed to support the team.
  • Undertaking urgent psychiatric assessments when necessary.
  • Managing general adult patients, including history taking, diagnosis, note keeping, report writing, and discharge planning.
  • Receiving ECT training and participating in exceptional cases.
  • Providing clinical leadership and consultation to Intensive Team members, facilitating safe transitions for patients between services.

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

About the Role

This Specialty Doctor position comes with an estimated salary of £83,000 - £109,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you have the skills and passion for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements
  • Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent).
  • Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training in Psychiatry or a fixed-term specialty trainee in Psychiatry.
  • Ability to appraise own performance.
  • Experience of carrying out an audit project.

A competitive benefits package is available, including opportunities for teaching and professional development.



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