Specialty Doctor - Devon Ward/ Suffolk Ward | Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £52,530 - £82,400 Per annum including HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL |
| Company: | Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6208551/306-BEH-1641-C |
Summary
There is an exciting opportunity within the North London Mental Health Partnership (NLMHP) for a Specialty Doctor (ST4-6 equivalent) to join the Enfield Acute Adult Inpatient Services based at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield.
We currently have 2 vacant posts on the acute adult wards in the Chase Building, which care for adult patients with regards to assessment and treatment. These are as follows:
-Devon ward (12 bedded, male psychiatric intensive care (PICU) ward)
-Suffolk ward (17 bedded, female acute admission and treatment ward)
Please refer to the updated Job Description for these full time (10PA) posts and the Person Specifications within it.
These posts will be for a 6-month fixed term basis with the option to extend further at the end of the 6-month period.
These are fixed term posts which have become available due to service gaps. An induction will be provided to your placement explaining roles and responsibilities as well as your workplace. A Trust induction will also be provided after starting in your allocated post.
The successful applicant(s) will work within their allocated post. The post will offer the opportunity to perform clinical assessments of individuals with mental health problems including mental state examination, history taking, physical health examination and attendance of meetings with the multidisciplinary team. Additional opportunities with regards to Mental Health Act Assessments, tribunal report writing and attendance as well as leading of MDT meetings/work.
The post holder will gain experience with the full spectrum of psychiatric morbidity. This post is based in a multidisciplinary setting and the post holder will work closely with all the members of the team (consultant, other doctors, nurses, health care assistances, psychologists, social workers & graduate mental health workers). The care delivered is recovery-focused, placing emphasis on individuals’ strengths and goals for the future
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS), rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. This service treats and cares for people within the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions.
We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services and mental health liaison services in North Middlesex University Hospitals Trust.
Our values and quality improvement are at the heart of everything we do, please consider joining us.
1. To join and document ward meetings, morning meetings, ward reviews and at times chair/lead these as well.
2. Perform clinical assessments of individuals with mental health problems admitted to the ward.
3. Develop knowledge of mental health, including formulation of care plans and provide support to more junior team members.
4. To perform physical health checks (bloods, ECGs and physical examinations) and liaise with general hospital/GP colleagues to maintain patient physical health.
5. Develop psychiatric interview and risk assessment skills.
6. To complete medical recommendations for detention under the Mental Health Act.
7. To prepare reports and present evidence at Tribunal hearings with appropriate supervision where necessary.
8. To be flexible and accessible in providing appropriate care to the patients.
9. To work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
10. To comply with the trust values, policies, and procedures.
11. To participate in quality improvement work (e.g. audit, service development, etc.).
This advert closes on Monday 22 Apr 2024