Specialty Doctor In Psychiatry

4 days ago


Oldham, United Kingdom Pennine Care Nhs Ft Full time

Job summary o Specialty Doctor in Psychiatrist required supporting the exciting and developing borough of Oldham in an inpatient setting with full team and a wonderfully refurbished ward setting.
The Psychiatry Department is fully staffed covering a range of specialties including CAMHS, Working Age, ID, Older Age, full A&E Mental Health Liaison services 24/7 covering the The Royal OIdham Hospital Main duties of the job Each ward has an establishment of 25 WTE staff, approximately half being registered mental health nurses.
The ward manager is a band 7 nurse, supported by two Band 6 deputies.
The ward also has a full-time housekeeper, a Recovery and Inclusion Worker, and a ward clerk.
A team of five staff, including two occupational therapists, organises a programme of therapeutic group activities for both admission wards, including sessions for relaxation, anxiety management, education about medication and physical health, cooking, art, social events and community meetings.
Nursing and medical staff may also contribute to this programme.
There are a gym and a laundry shared between the two admission wards.The wards at Oldham are able when appropriate to refer patients to the Trust's Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit based at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport.
There are also well established pathways of referral to low secure rehabilitation services for patients with relevant needs.The Oldham Mental Health service has one dedicated pharmacist, supported by a pharmacy assistant, and they work closely with medical staff to ensure good practice in prescribing.The ward receives approximately 200 admissions a year.
Around half the patients on the ward at any one time are subject to detention under the Mental Health Act.The ward has a locked door and an airlock.
Accordingly, explicit arrangements are in place to safeguard the rights of voluntary patients About us You will be working within a dynamic and supportive team that have a long track record of delivering high quality careWe offer ample opportunities for our doctor's professional development and opportunities .You will be welcomed and supported in developing your skills and contributions to the borough, the wider organisation and beyond.You will have opportunities to develop your management and leadership skills and to get involved in the development of services in the borough and beyond .Please feel free to phone and discuss your specific needs directly with the Lead Consultant, Dr. Micheal Kurkar and we can support your specific needs and developmental goals Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities of the Post:The post holders responsibilities will include ensuring that patients are admitted in accordance with agreed gatekeeping procedures; that newly admitted patients receive a thorough and prompt assessment; that patients are reviewed regularly as needed, usually being seen face-to-face by the medical team ; that the MHA Code of Practice is followed appropriately; and that care and effective treatment is organised on a multidisciplinary basis, drawing in community-based staff and making safe arrangements for discharge and the transfer of information.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Additional clinical qualifications.
Eligibility Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Approved under S12 OR supported to become s12 approved within 4 months of appointment Desirable In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Transport Desirable Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical skills, knowledge and experience Essential Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Academic skills and lifelong learning Essential Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
Has led clinical audits leading to service change.



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