Specialty Doctor in Complex Care Mental Health | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £52,530 - £82,400 p.a |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 6JF |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6175879/152-ME0224 |
Summary
This is a post for a part-time 7 session Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatrist working the Pan-Dorset Mental Health Complex Care Service which provides comprehensive community and inpatient based services to patients registered with general practitioners within Dorset.
The Pan Dorset Mental Health Complex Care Service serves the whole of the county of Dorset and comprises of two inpatient rehab units one in the east of the county, Nightingale House, in Bournemouth and Glendinning in Dorchester in the west of the county; and a Community Rehabilitation Team (CRT), which is split into two hubs; East and West, along with two Assertive Outreach Teams, again one East, one West. The service provides specialist assessment, treatment interventions and support to enable the recovery of people whose complex needs cannot be met by general adult mental health services.
We currently have two part-time vacancies within these service, these could be combined to make a full-time post for the right candidate.
Providing medical treatment within a model of multi-disciplinary care
Attending weekly clinical team meetings and performing medical duties that are decisions of that meeting
Compiling a patient’s history from a number of sources, and preparing case summaries and discharge summaries
Preparing reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals and Managers’ Hearings and giving evidence
Liaising with other clinical teams within and outside the trust
Liaising with general practitioners and medical specialists with regards the physical health of the patients
Specialist assessments relevant to the service e.g., Forensic, Learning Disabilities, CAMHS etc.
Assessment of patients out of area
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of
ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Jun 2024