Job Overview
Specialist doctor in the Homerton Psychological Medicine team. Working as a key member of the liaison team, involved in all aspects of assessing and managing patients referred to the service from the emergency department and acute wards.
Responsibilities
The post-holder will assessment and manage a wide range of presentations referred by the emergency department, including crisis presentations, acutely disturbed or confused patients, and those experiencing psychoses with various precipitants. Referrals from wards include mood disturbances, functional presentations, eating disorders, post-ictal presentations and other organic psychoses. The role includes participation in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, monthly MDT discussions with the regional neuro rehabilitation unit, local teaching, audit and QI cycles, and opportunities to pursue career interests within psychiatry.
Person Specification – Essential Criteria
* Section 12 approval under the MHA
* GMC registered with license to practice
* Medical degree
* Minimum 3 years experience as CT1-3 or higher, or 3 years experience as a specialty doctor in psychiatry
Desirable Criteria
* MRCPsych
Employment Details
Flexible working arrangements are available, including job share, part time or other flexible patterns. The Trust offers relocation support of up to £8,000 for removal and associated expenses.
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