Specialty Doctor of Psychiatry
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £80 - 95K per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2024 |
| Location: | TN40 2JE |
| Company: | Bramley Health |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 34247-130-04241104 |
Summary
WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A SPECIALTY DOCTOR OF PSYCHIATRY TO JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE LANGFORD CENTRE.
The Langford Centre provides Low Secure, High Dependency Inpatient Rehabilitation and Acute services across 6 wards. We support our patients from the point of admission to engage in their recovery pathway to promote successful reintegration back in to the community.
As a specialty doctor of psychiatry you will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical and psychiatric care to patients within your ward. Primarily focused on acute medical and psychiatric issues, the role involves completing assessments, conducting daily handovers and completing ward rounds to address patient needs promptly.
You will be responsible for working late evening per week, until 10pm, to cover late admissions.
DUTIES OF THE SPECIALTY DOCTOR OF PSYCHIATRY INCLUDE:
o Attend daily morning handover and complete ward rounds to address acute medical/psychiatric issues.
o Manage mental health needs of patients as per care plans and clinical needs. Minimum standards as per routine would be as follows:
o Patients should have a physical and mental state examination within 24 hrs of admission
o Patients recently admitted should have a mental state assessment weekly until stabilised.
o Thereafter, the specialty doctor would aim to document a mental state examination on all patients at least fortnightly.
o Deviation from minimum standards must be discussed with the patients responsible clinician.
o Physical Healthcare is primarily provided via external GP facilities. Occasionally acute physical healthcare needs may arise which will require input and management by the specialty doctor.
o Acts as the first doctor to be contacted during the day if the nursing staff at the Langford Centre have any concerns about the physical health of a patient.
o The specialty doctor will work closely with GP surgeries and ensure that blood results, clinical results, and so on, are recorded accurately in patients progress notes.
o Take responsibility for the physical healthcare summaries ensuring that they are up to date, accurate and (with the assistance of the medical secretary) are available for consultants at ward rounds.
o Monitor and update prescription cards, liaising with the ward managers and responsible clinicians to ensure accurate and appropriate prescribing.
o Attend all CPAs and tribunals for non-forensic patients in Langford Centre.
o Play an active part in attending ward rounds as when required, and other MDT meetings, including CPAs, MHRTs (at the discretion of the RC), Section 117 meetings. You will ensure that full and up-to-date clinical information is available to the meeting and ensuring that medical decisions are implemented as planned.
o Preparation of CPA and MHA reports, under the supervision of the RC where appropriate.
o Write and send discharge summaries when patients leave the service. These summaries must include medication history and physical healthcare summaries.
o Assess new patients and to document findings on the day of their admission. Reference should be made to the pre-admission assessment report in the notes during the checking in process.
o Act as nominated deputy for the purposes of the mental health act, should the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist be unavailable.
o Participate in treatment plans and therapeutic programmes.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUCCESSFUL SPECIALTY DOCTOR
o MBBS or Equivalent
o MRCPscyh or Equivalent
o The ability to work effectively as part of team
o Good interpersonal and communication skills
o Personal integrity and reliability
o Flexible and innovative approach
ABOUT US
Bramley Health is a leading provider of specialist health and social care services in South London and the South East. We focus on supporting individuals with complex needs to live fulfilling lives through outcome-focused care pathways.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Joining our team means access to training and development opportunities, career advancement, retail and travel discounts, wellness support, and much more. We're committed to helping you succeed and thrive in your role.
Please apply for the Specialty Doctor of Psychiatry position today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch!
The Langford Centre provides Low Secure, High Dependency Inpatient Rehabilitation and Acute services across 6 wards. We support our patients from the point of admission to engage in their recovery pathway to promote successful reintegration back in to the community.
As a specialty doctor of psychiatry you will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical and psychiatric care to patients within your ward. Primarily focused on acute medical and psychiatric issues, the role involves completing assessments, conducting daily handovers and completing ward rounds to address patient needs promptly.
You will be responsible for working late evening per week, until 10pm, to cover late admissions.
DUTIES OF THE SPECIALTY DOCTOR OF PSYCHIATRY INCLUDE:
o Attend daily morning handover and complete ward rounds to address acute medical/psychiatric issues.
o Manage mental health needs of patients as per care plans and clinical needs. Minimum standards as per routine would be as follows:
o Patients should have a physical and mental state examination within 24 hrs of admission
o Patients recently admitted should have a mental state assessment weekly until stabilised.
o Thereafter, the specialty doctor would aim to document a mental state examination on all patients at least fortnightly.
o Deviation from minimum standards must be discussed with the patients responsible clinician.
o Physical Healthcare is primarily provided via external GP facilities. Occasionally acute physical healthcare needs may arise which will require input and management by the specialty doctor.
o Acts as the first doctor to be contacted during the day if the nursing staff at the Langford Centre have any concerns about the physical health of a patient.
o The specialty doctor will work closely with GP surgeries and ensure that blood results, clinical results, and so on, are recorded accurately in patients progress notes.
o Take responsibility for the physical healthcare summaries ensuring that they are up to date, accurate and (with the assistance of the medical secretary) are available for consultants at ward rounds.
o Monitor and update prescription cards, liaising with the ward managers and responsible clinicians to ensure accurate and appropriate prescribing.
o Attend all CPAs and tribunals for non-forensic patients in Langford Centre.
o Play an active part in attending ward rounds as when required, and other MDT meetings, including CPAs, MHRTs (at the discretion of the RC), Section 117 meetings. You will ensure that full and up-to-date clinical information is available to the meeting and ensuring that medical decisions are implemented as planned.
o Preparation of CPA and MHA reports, under the supervision of the RC where appropriate.
o Write and send discharge summaries when patients leave the service. These summaries must include medication history and physical healthcare summaries.
o Assess new patients and to document findings on the day of their admission. Reference should be made to the pre-admission assessment report in the notes during the checking in process.
o Act as nominated deputy for the purposes of the mental health act, should the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist be unavailable.
o Participate in treatment plans and therapeutic programmes.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUCCESSFUL SPECIALTY DOCTOR
o MBBS or Equivalent
o MRCPscyh or Equivalent
o The ability to work effectively as part of team
o Good interpersonal and communication skills
o Personal integrity and reliability
o Flexible and innovative approach
ABOUT US
Bramley Health is a leading provider of specialist health and social care services in South London and the South East. We focus on supporting individuals with complex needs to live fulfilling lives through outcome-focused care pathways.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Joining our team means access to training and development opportunities, career advancement, retail and travel discounts, wellness support, and much more. We're committed to helping you succeed and thrive in your role.
Please apply for the Specialty Doctor of Psychiatry position today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch!