Speciality Doctor for Autism & Adolescent ID Care

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust; Marston Green; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust invites applications for a specialty doctor post based at Brooklands, primarily working in the Autism ward (Onyx) and the Child and Adolescent ward (Jade).

The role involves safety, quality and clinical governance, with responsibility for assessment, diagnosis and management of autistic patients and those with learning disabilities, under Consultant supervision. You will attend ward rounds and MDT reviews.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible for the overall psychiatric and physical care for a 7 bed Autism low secure ward 6 bed Child and Adolescent Intellectual Disability unit under supervision of the Consultants.
• To provide assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with a range of psychiatric conditions who have, or are suspected of having, autism and advice for patients with a learning disability.
• To participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary reviews.
• Ward Governance meetings for the service and attend any relevant team meetings such as team business meeting or meetings regarding outcomes, serious incidents and other such matters.
• Monthly audit/safety and quality forum meetings.
• Service development / Quality improvement / Data and outcomes meetings.
• Job planning meetings with Medical lead and Service manager.
• Any other Trust meetings where your attendance is required.

Job description

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust invites applications for a specialty doctor post based at Brooklands, primarily working in the Autism ward (Onyx) and the Child and Adolescent ward (Jade).

The role involves safety, quality and clinical governance, with responsibility for assessment, diagnosis and management of autistic patients and those with learning disabilities, under Consultant supervision. You will attend ward rounds and MDT reviews.