Specialty Doctor – General Adult / Forensic Psychiatry – Dartford

Rig Locums Ltd; Kent (WA); On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job description

Cpl UK Healthcare (formally RIG Locums) are currently looking for a General Adult / Forensic Specialty doctor, NHS based in Dartford, Kent. The role offers highly negotiable rates for a dedicated psychiatrist. The trust is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Specialty Doctor, working in their 13 bed low secure unit for women. This part time position would be excellent for someone wanting to broaden their experience of forensic psychiatry and develop their clinical skills in a supportive and challenging environment. The clinic is supported by a full MDT, including social work, occupational therapy and psychology input.

Key Responsibilities:

• The postholder will be given responsibility for day-to-day management of half the clinic caseload, with supervision from the Consultant Psychiatrist.
• They will be expected to prepare reports for CPA and Tribunals, liaise with external agencies and contribute to the complex multidisciplinary care this patient group requires.
• If taking up the opportunity to work with community patients, the postholder will be expected to adopt a Responsible Clinician role (under the supervision of the consultant forensic psychiatrist and RC) for a small number of patients, including leading on decisions regarding medical management, liaising with external agencies such as MAPPA, and providing reports for Tribunals.

Job title: Specialty Doctor – General Adult / Forensic Psychiatrist

Hours: Part time role, 2-3 days per week

Location: Dartford, Kent

Settings: Medium secure inpatient forensic unit

Dates: Immediate start in an ongoing position

Rates: It is negotiated to your preference

Requirements:

• Full GMC License to practice
• Right to Work in the UK
• Relevant previous experience working in this type of position
• Section 12 approval is essential

We cannot offer sponsorship. We require the Right to Work in the UK.

The benefits of working with Cpl UK Healthcare:

• First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants working solely in one Specialty
• Highly negotiable hourly rates
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Approved NHS Framework Supplier
• Weekly Payroll
• CPD training provided including BLS
• Designated Body for the GMC
• Appraisal and Revalidation support

For more information on this role please contact Katalin Rusai on 07867459588 or email [e-mail] with your CV for immediate consideration.