Speciality Doctor Job Description

Speciality Doctor Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Speciality Doctor to join our team.

Opportunity to be involved in clinical governance standards and monitoring for the delivery of the service;
Provide day-to-day medical input on the units under the supervision of the relevant Consultant;
Acting as Specialty doctor for service users detained under the Mental Health Act;
Ensuring effective liaison with the referrals team to enable you to review referrals and determine appropriateness for admissions;
Thorough assessment of individuals needs throughout admission;
A range of interventions available from a diverse MDT;
Person centred collaborative treatment plans;
Work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrists and the large multi-disciplinary team and be committed to providing quality patient focussed care;
Developing protocols as required meeting standard in both psychological and pharmacological interventions;
Supervising and directing the work of other staff who support treatment of service users;
Being cared for in the least restrictive environment;
Conducting admissions assessments, risk assessments, reviews and ensuring effective management plans for all service users within the unit;
Comprehensive risk assessment and mental state examinations and competent physical health examinations and management;
Facilitating regular CPA review meetings.

At least 3 years’ experience in Psychiatry;
Experience working as a doctor within brain injury/ learning disability/ deafness services;
To have had an appraisal/RITA within the last year;
MRCPsych;
Good team player who must be keen to participate in a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, formulation and management plans;
Experience working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams;
Experience of working in inpatient settings of people with significant mental health difficulties;
To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists;
AC status;
Full GMC registration;
Section 12 (2) approval.