Specialty Doctor in Complex Care Mental Health

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare is seeking a part-time Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry to join the Pan-Dorset Mental Health Complex Care Service. This role involves providing medical treatment and assessments for patients, within a supportive and dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in mental health and a commitment to improving patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric practice preferred.
• Proficiency in mental health assessments and treatment planning required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical treatment within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compile patient histories and prepare case summaries.
• Conduct specialist assessments relevant to the service.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Medical Doctorate (MD)

Specialist training in Psychiatry

Job description

This is a post for a part-time 7-session Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry working within the Pan-Dorset Mental Health Complex Care Service, which provides comprehensive community and inpatient services to patients registered with general practitioners within Dorset.

The Pan Dorset Mental Health Complex Care Service covers the entire county of Dorset and includes:

• Two inpatient rehab units: Nightingale House in Bournemouth (east) and Glendinning in Dorchester (west).
• A Community Rehabilitation Team (CRT) split into East and West hubs.
• Two Assertive Outreach Teams, one in each region.

The service offers specialist assessments, treatment interventions, and support to enable recovery for individuals with complex needs beyond the scope of general adult mental health services.

We currently have a part-time vacancy within these services, which could be combined into a full-time position for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing medical treatment within a multidisciplinary care model.
• Attending weekly clinical team meetings and performing associated medical duties.
• Compiling patient histories from various sources, preparing case and discharge summaries.
• Preparing reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals and Managers’ Hearings, and giving evidence.
• Liaising with clinical teams within and outside the trust.
• Coordinating with general practitioners and medical specialists regarding patients’ physical health.
• Conducting specialist assessments relevant to the service, such as forensic, learning disabilities, CAMHS, etc.
• Assessing out-of-area patients.

At Dorset HealthCare, we aim to empower individuals to maximize their lives through outstanding, integrated healthcare services. We are a dynamic, forward-looking trust rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC in 2019, with high patient and staff satisfaction scores.

Our workforce of 7,000 is at the core of our success. We promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity, encouraging everyone to be their authentic selves and to excel.

Join us to be part of a supportive team, challenge yourself, develop your career, and contribute to our vision of continuous improvement through excellence, compassion, and expertise.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Louise Orchard
Job title: Service Manager – Complex Care
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]