Associate Specialist

If you're an Associate Specialist looking for a new opportunity to join a friendly multidisciplinary team in an established secure service setting, then come and work at the Chimneys, a rehabilitation level 2 for women.

As the Associate specialist, you will provide clinical assessment, review and evaluation to the service users under the care and treatment of the hospital. You will ensure that all treatment plans are fully adhered to or escalated if they are not being. The doctor will take a specific focus on physical health, food and fluids and risk management across the wards working closely with the medical team, physical health nurse, ward manager, and wider MDT.

You will also ensure the high quality first-line medical care of our inpatients, liaise effectively with external professionals and carers, provide written and oral evidence for Hospital Managers' and Tribunal hearings, work towards safe discharges including preparing discharge summaries, reports and other necessary documentation and be a valued and effective member of the multidisciplinary team at The Chimneys.

You will be working alongside RC for the service, as well as the wider MDT of which they form an integral part. There is a regular multi-disciplinary Team meeting daily so that care and treatment is adequately planned and any risk managed in real time. The team has dedicated administrative support which is based within the hospital.

Other Responsibilities Include

• Clinical assessment, formulation and treatment of patients
• Ensuring an adequate handover to colleagues including out of hours when on call.
• Seeking collateral history from other professionals and family.
• Completing discharge letters/reports/s62 forms as required in a timely manner.
• Preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearing reports under the supervision of Consultant.
• Depending on your experience, providing oral evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearings under the supervision of the Consultant.
• Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities by conducting audits, research and teaching.
• Work effectively with colleagues to ensure that patients have access to appropriate medical cover at all times.
• Providing prospective cover to other specialty doctors when they are on leave
• Leading on Quality Improvement were appropriate

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Full GMC registration
• Experience working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams
• To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• To have had an appraisal/RITA within the last year
• Experience working as a doctor within similar environment
• MRCPsych (desirable)
• Section approval (desirable)
• AC status (desirable)
• A minimum of 2 years in the registrar or staff grade and/or specialty doctor grade and/or in the clinical and/or senior clinical medical officer grades, ideally with experiences in Women's services.

What You'll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
• Access to Wagestream, to help you manage your finances
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Medical indemnity cover
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About Your Next Employer
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.