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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Speciality Doctor to join our caring and supportive team at Holybourne Hospital in Roehampton, an Adult Mental Health service for people of all genders with severe and complex mental health conditions.
Across four wards we support people over the age of 18 who may be admitted to us informally or may be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007). We can also admit patients who require detoxification from alcohol or drugs or patients who are under a revoked Community Treatment Order (CTO).
What you'll be doing :
Clinical
- Supporting the multidisciplinary team that undertakes screening assessments for admissions to the service.
- Supporting the multidisciplinary team in the care and treatment of our patients, including weekly ward round review, risks assessment and ongoing treatment plans
- Lead on the physical health assessment of newly admitted patients and liaise with primary and secondary care services as required.
- Attend family meetings, case review meetings and discharge planning meetings as required
- Ensure clinical documentation is robust and up to date, including the completion of timely discharge and transfer summaries.
- Practise evidence-based care through national standards and guidelines
- Engage in supervision with designated Consultant colleagues
- Prepare for and participate in external reviews (CQC and Quality Network reviews)
- Participation in on-call rota
Management
Attendance and contribution to the hospital wide Clinical Governance Group (monthly)Attendance, and contribution to, the group wide Mental Health Clinical Governance Group (quarterly).Participate in service development, through research, innovation and local audit.Continue strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly our partners in the NHS (as all beds are ICB funded)Engagement in National NetworksOngoing personal development through CPD and annual appraisal (and adhering to the GMC’s “Good Medical Practice”Regular review of prescribing practices in conjunction with Ashton’s E-Prescribing reports and engagement with Ashton’s site based pharmacist.Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
MRCPsych (Desirable, but not required)Section 12 Approved (Desirable but not required)Working within an inpatient adult acute settings (Required)Evidenced based practiceConfidence in engaging internal and external stakeholdersPatient centred, outcomes-based careExperience
Relevant clinical experienceGood Leadership skillsIndependent and self-motivatedGood understanding of the relevant regulatory framework, regulations and legislationStrong person focused attitudeExcellent analytical skillsGood organisational skills with the ability to prioritise as appropriateThe ability to influence and advise at all levelsStrong commercial acumenAbility to engage with external stakeholdersWe also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
Working Environment
Requirement for hours per week (full time)Part time Consultant supportSite based clinical governance and Medical Advisory Committee MeetingOpportunity to develop leadership skills through the existing Group wide committee meetings ( Research and Development and Drugs and Therapeutics Committee)Participation in first tier on-call rotaWhat to look forward to :
25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday offJoin the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunitiesActive Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shopFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA Nest Personal Pension accountAccess to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefitsRefer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you knowand, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group