Job Summary
The postholder will work as a Locum Specialty Registrar (SpR) in Psychiatry within the NHS, providing high‑quality clinical care across designated inpatient, community, or crisis services. The role requires a doctor who is Section 12 approved, experienced in psychiatric assessment and management, and able to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including risk assessments, mental state examinations, and formulation.
* Participate in the management of patients under the Mental Health Act, including Section 12 responsibilities.
* Provide ongoing clinical care, treatment planning, and review of patients within the assigned service.
* Work collaboratively with consultants, junior doctors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and allied professionals.
* Contribute to ward rounds, MDT meetings, CPA reviews, and discharge planning.
* Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with Trust policies.
* Participate in the on‑call rota (if required by the Trust).
* Support service development, quality improvement, and audit activities.
* Provide supervision and teaching to junior medical staff and students where appropriate.
Essential Requirements
* Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
* Section 12 MHA approval (current and valid).
* Minimum ST4+ level experience in Psychiatry.
* Strong clinical skills across acute and community mental health settings.
* Ability to work independently and within MDT structures.
* Excellent communication, documentation, and risk‑management skills.
Desirable Requirements
* MRCPsych or equivalent.
* Previous NHS experience at SpR level.
* Experience across multiple psychiatric subspecialties.
Subspecialties Covered (as required by the Trust)
* General Adult Psychiatry
* Old Age Psychiatry (Geriatric Psychiatry)
* Liaison Psychiatry
* Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Teams (CRHTT)
* Inpatient Psychiatry
* Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT)
* Forensic Psychiatry (Low/Medium/High Secure)
* Learning Disability Psychiatry
* Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
* Perinatal Psychiatry
* Addictions / Substance Misuse Psychiatry
* Rehabilitation Psychiatry
* Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP)
* Neuropsychiatry
* Eating Disorders Psychiatry
* Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Additional Information
* Duration: Locum contract (short‑term or long‑term depending on Trust needs).
* Hours: Full‑time or part‑time options available.
* Location: Various NHS Trust sites (inpatient units, community bases, acute hospitals).
* Induction and mandatory training provided by the Trust.
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