Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry – Stapleton

Pulsejobs.com; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry to join a dynamic team in Stapleton, Bristol. The role involves managing mental health conditions, leading clinical teams, and ensuring comprehensive treatment plans. Candidates must have a full GMC licence, Section 12 approval, and forensic experience within SLAM. Competitive rates and immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Full GMC licence to practise required.
• Section 12 approval necessary.
• Proven forensic experience within SLAM is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage individuals with acute and chronic mental health conditions.
• Lead a clinical team and chair ward rounds.
• Complete admission assessments and ensure safe discharges.

Skills

Assessment skills

Formulation skills

Intervention planning

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Full GMC licence to practise

Section 12 approval

Forensic experience within SLAM

Job description

Job Title:Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry
Band:Specialty Doctor
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Stapleton, Bristol
Rate:Competitive, to be discussed upon application

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry to join our esteemed client’s dynamic team based inStapleton, Bristol. This position is available for an immediate start, offering competitive rates.

Key Responsibilities:

The Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry will assess and manage individuals with acute and chronic mental health conditions, providing comprehensive treatment plans and alternatives to inpatient admission. They will apply the Mental Health Act (MHA) when required, prescribe through the electronic prescribing system, and ensure accurate and thorough documentation. The doctor will lead a clinical team consisting of social work, occupational therapy, psychology, and ward doctors. They will chair ward rounds, CPAs, and other professional meetings, ensuring HCR-20, care plans, and consent to treatment assessments are up to date and accurate. The doctor will complete admission assessments, liaise with other clinicians to optimise patient pathways, and ensure safe discharges from hospital to community, prisons, and other forensic units. S12 approval and forensic experience within South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM) are required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Full GMC licence to practise.
• Section 12 approval.
• Proven forensic experience within SLAM.
• Strong skills in assessment, formulation, and intervention planning.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

How to Apply:

If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation once they have worked over 200 hours*.

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