Specialty Doctor (Laurel Ward/Care Home Liaison)

• Conduct initial psychiatric assessments, mental state examinations, and risk assessments for newly admitted patients.
• Formulate treatment plans in collaboration with consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in board rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and case discussions.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring adherence to NICE guidelines.
• Manage medical emergencies and liaise with general medical teams as required.

• Work closely with consultants, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and social workers to ensure holistic patient care.
• Communicate effectively with families, carers, and external agencies involved in patient care.
• Participate in discharge planning and liaise with community mental health teams to ensure continuity of care.

• Opportunity to supervise and teach medical students and junior colleagues.
• To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
• Participate in audit, qualityimprovement projects, and service development initiatives where appropriate.

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC with a license to practise

Essential

• Previous experience within Older Adult Psychiatry
• Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Evidence of development of special interest
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care
• Other special interest/expertise relevant to the post

Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: -That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
• have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7.5, Speaking 7.5, Reading 7.5, and Writing 7.5 If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence.

Desirable

• Clinical supervision experience/skills. The aptitude and potential to develop a leadership role within the service with special emphasis on leading on quality and clinical standards and engaging in service improvement
• Ability to undertake training/mentoring of medical staff in junior grades and enthusiasm for education
• Qualification in Medical Education

Essential

• Knowledge of research processes
• Committed to Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of NHS management structures and systems

Essential

• Able to travel between hospital sites and work within the community. Ensuring that you are able to your commitments and respond to emergencies in an appropriate and timely manner
• Occupational health clearance for the role specified
• Eligibility to reside and work in the UK
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Desirable

• Approved or eligible for approval under Section 12(2) of MHA 1983 and eligible for approval as AC
• Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area