Duty Clinician Basingstoke

Meeveem Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary review

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme offered

Birthday off as additional leave

Work related electronic devices

Job summary

Skylight Psychiatry in Basingstoke is seeking a Duty Clinician to manage clinical risk, conduct ADHD assessments (primarily virtually), and work on a hybrid model with occasional office travel. The role supports daily governance, MDT collaboration, and timely reporting. 37.5 hours weekly, with a minimum of 30 hours considered.

Applicants should be registered healthcare professionals with mental health experience and strong risk assessment skills. DBS check and UK work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with UK registration.
• Minimum two years post-qualification experience in mental health.
• Experience of complex case management and risk assessment.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding processes and confidentiality requirements.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Proficient with Semble patient record system.

Responsibilities

• Review risks and assign a RAG rating per Risk Management Protocol.
• Complete Urgent Reviews the same day and Routine Reviews within 48 hours.
• Respond to urgent risk concerns and escalate as needed.
• Maintain safeguarding referrals and the safeguarding log.
• Liaise with GPs, Crisis Teams, CMHTs and other agencies.
• Complete monthly reviews of Red Risk patients via the risk register.
• Hand over incomplete duty tasks with actions and timeframes.
• Conduct ADHD assessments and prepare reports within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to discuss outcomes and recommendations.
• Attend reflective practice, clinical governance meetings, MDTs and training.
• Keep up to date with autism/ADHD assessment research.

Skills

Registered healthcare professional

Mental health experience

Complex case management

Risk assessment

Safeguarding

Confidentiality

Right to work in the UK

Semble patient record system

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Semble

Job description

Duty Clinician

Reports to: Clinical Team Lead

Salary: 48k-50k per annum

Location: Basingstoke - Hybrid (with occasional travel to office as required)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Can consider minimum of 30 hours a week)

Skylight Psychiatry is a forward thinking, dynamic mental health service. We are a CQC registered service delivering person-centred assessment, care and support, with our ultimate aim being to improve the lives of people with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, Autism and Learning disabilities.

Role Purpose

This is a newly created post. Duty responsibilities are currently shared across the clinical team on a rota basis; this role brings them together into a single, dedicated position, working alongside colleagues. The Duty Clinician holds day-to-day responsibility for identifying, categorising and managing clinical risk across the service, in line with our Risk Management Protocol. Alongside duty work, the role also includes conducting ADHD assessments, primarily virtually, with in-person appointments where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Review all identified risks and assign a RAG rating in line with our Risk Management Protocol.
• Complete Urgent Reviews the same day and Routine Reviews within 48 hours
• Respond to and action-plan urgent risk concerns, escalating to the Clinical Team Lead or Clinical Director where required
• Maintain oversight of safeguarding referrals and the safeguarding log
• Liaise with GPs, Crisis Teams, CMHTs and other agencies to support risk management
• Complete monthly reviews of Red Risk patients via the risk register
• Hand over incomplete duty tasks clearly, with actions and timeframes, where appropriate.
• Conduct ADHD assessments in line with best practice and service guidelines, and prepare reports within agreed timeframes
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to discuss and agree outcomes and recommendations.
• Attend reflective practice, clinical governance meetings, MDTs and relevant training
• Keep up to date with current research and best practice in autism/ADHD assessment

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered healthcare professional (e.g. NMC, HCPC)
• Minimum two years post-qualification experience, including two years in a mental health setting
• Experience of complex case management and risk assessment
• Sound understanding of safeguarding processes and confidentiality requirements
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK
• Proficient computer skills; training provided on our patient record system (Semble)
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work on own initiative
• Skilled communicator, flexible and adaptable to service needs

Desirable

• Experience conducting ADHD assessments
• Familiarity with structured assessment tools.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the service
• Annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave.
• Pension scheme offered
• Birthday off as additional leave
• Work related electronic devices provided

Job Types: Full-time Permanent

At Skylight Psychiatry, we are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We recognise that diverse teams encourage creativity and productivity, so we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates to apply regardless of age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Together, we create an environment that values and celebrates diversity!