Specialty Doctor
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a Specialty Doctor to support our Later Life inpatient wards, Cove and Dune, at the Long Fox Unit, Weston General Hospital. The wards are primarily nurse and medic led with an excellent and robust therapies and OT department with a full timetable of weekday activities.
The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team and work alongside a consultant and resident doctors to provide assessments and treatments for patients from the BNSSG area. The wards are based on the Weston General Hospital site, allowing access to advice from physicians' colleagues if needed.
This is a well-supported position that provides excellent opportunities for professional development in old age psychiatry. The post holder will be able to pursue their special interests within Later Life Psychiatry and attend Balint group and academic meetings.
Main Duties
The post holder will provide psychiatric and medical expertise to the inpatients on Cove and Dune wards, including clerking new admissions, working closely with rotational doctors in training, and under the leadership of the Consultant.
The successful candidate will liaise with colleagues in all disciplines involved in patient care and with others, including key workers and Care Coordinators in the community, as well as with patients' families. Where necessary, they will be involved in referring and liaising with GPs and specialists in general hospitals and at times may assess patients either transferred to the local District General Hospital from the wards or referred back to the wards from the local DGH.
The post holder will be expected to deputise for the consultant in various duties as requested, including writing reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals and attending such hearings, as well as participating alongside other doctors in training in the team in writing discharge summaries and ensuring the smooth operation of admissions and discharge arrangements.
About Us
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. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1 million people.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Psychiatry or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Psychiatry or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of issues in Mental Health Service for this specialty
Desirable
- Teaching of undergraduate students
- PGCME or equivalent/aspiration to attain a postgraduate teaching qualification
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise published research
- Experience of carrying out an audit project
Desirable
- Experience in involvement in a research project and publication
- Interest in research
Aptitude & Personal qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Commitment to high quality patient centred specialist Mental Health Service provision
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