Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry Frays Ward (Hillingdon)

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Uxbridge is seeking a Specialty Doctor for Frays Ward at Hillingdon Hospital. The role involves providing in-patient care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have a medical degree and experience in psychiatry. The position offers CPD opportunities and flexible working options.

Benefits

Paid Annual Leave

Relocation package

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatry and in-patient care.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of mental health policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-patient care for patients at Frays Ward.
• Conduct assessments and participate in treatment planning.
• Prepare medico-legal reports and complete risk assessments.
• Participate in the on-call rota.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Collaboration

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Medical degree

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (recommended)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Specialty Doctor for Frays Ward, Acute Service at Riverside Centre at Hillingdon Hospital who is looking to increase their experience in psychiatry. The post holder will provide in-patient care for all patients admitted to Frays Ward under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist. The role includes assessments with the multi-disciplinary team and advising referring services when admission is not required.

Responsibilities

1. Detailed clerking, history taking and initiation of all necessary investigations and assessments for patients.
2. Establishing, initiating and evaluating treatment plans and risk assessments in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and under the supervision of the Specialist Grade doctor.
3. Interviewing relatives and informal carers of patients as required.
4. Undertaking relevant referrals to other disciplines and services within the multi-disciplinary team as well as external services and resources.
5. Observation of Trust, BMHS and local policies and procedures, including medicines management and physical healthcare.
6. Preparation and presentation of medico-legal reports, including those for Managers hearings and Medical Health Review Tribunals for in-patients.
7. Completing full risk assessments of all in-patients in conjunction with the MDT.
8. Liaising with external agencies as required.
9. Participation in the 2nd on-call rota (1 in 10) with attendance to the wards at weekends.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

1. The Trust expects Specialty Doctors to participate in CPD. Specialty Doctors are entitled to a maximum of 30 days paid study leave within any three-year period. Requests for training will be considered in line with the post-holder’s needs and service requirements and supported by local budgets where appropriate.
2. The Trust has an appraisal process; the post holder will undertake an annual appraisal and maintain a Personal Development Plan.
3. If not already a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, doctors are encouraged to become an Affiliate of the College.

Study and Training

1. This is not an approved training post. It is suitable for doctors who do not have to be in an approved training post or who wish to gain further experience prior to undertaking further specialist training.
2. Formal in-service training on site includes an academic afternoon, case discussions and a journal club.
3. The post holder is expected to teach as part of internal trainees’ teaching programme and to medical students from Imperial College.
4. Mandatory training: Fire and Safety (annually), Clinical Risk Management (every 3 years), and Control & Restraint (annual refreshers).

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in our governance. Our catchment area spans diverse communities with over 100 languages spoken. We are committed to meeting the needs of our service users and actively encourage local involvement. We value equality and diversity and promote good relations for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities.

Frays Ward is part of the Acute Service Line at Riverside Centre, Hillingdon Hospital, including:

• Frays Ward – 18 beds Acute Ward – male
• Crane Ward – 18 beds Acute Ward – female
• Colne Ward – 8 beds PICU – male

Acute wards provide services to patients aged 18 and over who are residents of the London Boroughs of Hillingdon; Colne Ward is a Trust-wide provision. A proportion of patients may come from other boroughs when no beds are available. The nursing and medical teams are complemented by therapy staff and others.

Working for our organisation: CNWL Foundation Trust involves service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in governance. We are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and follow safe recruitment practices. We are committed to equality of opportunity and to delivering high-quality, innovative healthcare. We seek to employ dedicated people who contribute to our national health strategy and policy.

Permanent, Full-Time position with 10 Paid Annual Leave? days (information may be subject to contract). We offer a relocation package (subject to eligibility) and flexible working options, including bank assignments. For more information see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page. We may expire vacancies earlier if high response levels are received; apply promptly. Our Agenda for Change contracts include a 13-week probationary period and transfer of information to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system if offered a job.