Specialist Grade in General Adult Psychiatry-Inpatients
A new and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a General Adult Inpatient Specialist Grade to be part of the multidisciplinary teams on the Derwent Unit, Chesterfield. This is a non‑training grade and applications are invited from experienced speciality doctors who have demonstrated the ability to work clinically at a very senior level. The role provides an alternative career path for experienced specialty doctors who wish to progress to Consultant grade through the portfolio pathway.
Main duties of the job
You will join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues who share good camaraderie and excellent working relationships. The post holder will demonstrate a commitment to further development in Adult Inpatients, be up to date with required training, and have experience in dealing with patients in this setting. You will work alongside other professionals within the team including the ward manager, the clinical lead, Consultant Psychiatrist and resident doctors. The postholder will be required to provide some clinical supervision to the resident doctors and support the team with training and educational sessions.
Benefits
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 32 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Fully registered with GMC with license
Skills
* Demonstrable experience in managing complex cases autonomously
* Extensive experience in the specialty, fulfilling the generic capabilities framework for the Specialist Grade
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of evidence‑based practice and relevant clinical governance
* Active participation in clinical audit, research, or quality improvement projects
* Evidence of leadership in service development and improving patient care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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