COMMUNITY ADULT PSYCHIATRY SPECIALTY DOCTOR MHWT - NORTH (BARKING)

TN United Kingdom; Barking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Community Adult Psychiatry Specialty Doctor to join their multidisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care to adults with mental health needs, ensuring high-quality support and guidance. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and development, this organization fosters a supportive environment for staff. You will be instrumental in managing clinical cases, supervising junior colleagues, and collaborating with external providers. If you are passionate about mental health and looking to make a difference, this position could be your next career move.

Benefits

Flexible Working Opportunities

Health and Wellbeing Support

Employee Assistance Programs

Supportive Networks for Diverse Staff Groups

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice is essential.
• At least 4 years of full-time postgraduate training in relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to adults with mental health needs in multidisciplinary teams.
• Assess, manage, and deliver care for assigned patients.

Skills

Mental Health Management

Team Leadership

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Full GMC Registration

Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry

Job description

Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers for three consecutive years, and have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video.

Job overview

COMMUNITY ADULT PSYCHIATRY SPECIALTY DOCTOR MHWT - NORTH (BARKING)

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert at any time if suitable applicants are received.

Contract

Fixed Term: 12 months

Hours

Full-time: up to 10 Programmed Activities (DCC:SPA = 8:2)

Location

Barking Community Hospital, Upney Lane, Barking, Essex, IG11 9LX

Qualifications needed:

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• Section 12 certification, or a commitment to work towards this
• Mastery in managing a broad range of mental disorders in adults, including neurodevelopmental disorders

Experience and Training

At least 4 years of full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent part-time) with at least 2 years in a relevant specialty training program or as a fixed-term specialty trainee, or equivalent experience and competencies.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care to adults with mental health needs across Western Barking & Dagenham.
• Provide senior medical support and direct input on clinical cases.
• Guide and supervise team members.
• Work directly with adults and their families; liaise with other external adult mental health providers and hospitals.
• Develop links with local A&E departments and inpatient wards.
• Assess, manage, plan, and deliver care for patients assigned to you.
• Support peers and team managers; work independently when needed.
• Supervise junior colleagues and liaise with other health and social care professionals and agencies.

Person specification

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• Section 12 certification or commitment to obtain it
• Mastery in managing mental disorders in adults
• At least 4 years of postgraduate training or equivalent experience

Additional information

We support our employees holistically, offering:

• Supportive networks for diverse staff groups
• Flexible working opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs
• Detailed benefits information available on our website