Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist who wants to help shape mental health care for women across different levels of security? Join The Farndon Unit, a friendly, committed and long established Mental Health Service. Our hospital rated good across all domains by the CQC, is a small friendly unit, that provides care for up to 46 women across 3 low secure wards (26 beds), one level 2 rehabilitation ward (12 beds) and our new psychiatric rehabilitation ward (8 beds) aimed at individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and comorbid mental illness. You will join 2 full time psychiatrists, an associate specialist and an established multidisciplinary team at the Farndon Unit and act as a Responsible Clinician for the 8 inpatients on the newly developed rehabilitation ward and up to 8 patients on our existing level 2 rehab service. You will have the support of an associate specialist working across both wards, a full multidisciplinary team, a personal assistant, a CPA Co-ordinator and a MHA Co-ordinator. You will be part of an environment that specialises in providing trauma therapy and utilises positive behavioural support to empower and assist service users in their recovery and have access to a supportive peer group of like-minded professionals to engage and network with, excellent CPD prospects, as well as a range of benefits and career development opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Working effectively with patients and colleagues to ensure the best care and treatment outcomes
* Driving multidisciplinary care and leading and managing the CPA and ICR process of reviews
* Contributing to service development and governance processes e.g. via quality improvement work
* Building positive relationships with external stakeholders such as ICBs
* Undertaking psychiatric assessments for women referred to the unit to determine if we can best meet their needs
* Providing oral and written evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearings
* Delivery of evidence-based treatment approaches in line with NICE guidance
* Medication management
* Co-production of therapeutic treatment plans with our service users
* Participation in 1 in 8 on‑call rota that covers 2 tiers of support to 8 units across the Midlands and Yorkshire regions
* On‑call remote telephone support and advice
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Full GMC registration with licence to practice
* MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
* Section 12(2) approval, Approved Clinician status
* Clinical training and experience required for gaining UK CCT
* Experience of assessment and management of patients in psychiatric rehabilitation settings
* Experience of working with autistic individuals and knowledge around their unique needs and adjustments required to manage their care in hospital
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* £5000 car allowance
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work‑life balance
* Access to Wagestream to help you manage your finances
* 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
* Pension contribution to secure your future
* Medical indemnity cover
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time
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