Employer Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Ann's Hospital Town Poole Salary £109,725 - £145,478 pro rata for part time Salary period Yearly Closing 31/03/2026 23:59
Consultant Psychiatrist - Acute Assessment Unit
Consultant
Job overview
Are you a consultant psychiatrist looking to join a dynamic and inspiring inpatient service? We have an exciting opportunity for a consultant psychiatrist to join Seaview Ward and work within the wider inpatient services in St Ann’s Hospital, Poole to deliver safe and effective care for acutely unwell service users requiring the support of the hospital environment.
This role is offered on a LTFT basis (8PA/week) and will work alongside a substantive consultant colleague on Seaview Ward, the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU).
As the consultant psychiatrist you’ll work productively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver medical intervention (RC) and leadership input into the AAU ward. There will be a requirement for you to contribute towards the training and development of peers, resident doctors in training (to include formal clinical supervision) and for an array of professionals in training who are temporarily placed to the ward.
Quality improvement and service development will be a core part of the role with current emphasis placed on optimizing length of stay as part of the peri-hospital transformation workstream.
We are committed to flexible and welcome discussions on how this could be achieved for you. For any questions and the opportunity to discuss the role please contact Dr Paul Walters, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist at Dorset County Hospital;paul.walters1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
As the consultant psychiatrist you will work within the Acute Assessment Unit (Seaview Ward) which provides the initial assessment and treatment planning for all patients admitted to St Ann’s hospital. Seaview Ward is a busy, high-turnover unit. Approximately half of service users complete their treatment episode on the ward and are discharged home, while the remaining patients transfer to longer-stay treatment wards for ongoing care.
You’ll work alongside a full-time consultant colleague and within a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent patient care for 14 service users in a mixed gender ward. You will play a lead role in the daily review of workload and capacity of the inpatient team, which will include liaison with colleagues in home treatment and community mental health teams.
You will be expected to ensure that a senior medical review of the care of each person and a lead a care plan that aims to support targets set for inpatient services in relation to purposeful admission and length of admission, balancing the needs of the service with patient advocacy.
This role reports directly into the Inpatient Medical Lead and is supported by the Associate Medical Director for Inpatient services.
You’ll be invited to take part of the on call rota. The on call rota is Dorset wide and paid at 3% on call availability plus additional 0.75PA for full time participation.
The post attracts 10 days per year of study leave and an annual study leave budget of up to £1000.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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Person specification
Qualifications/Training
* General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.
* MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g. membership of a psychiatry college in another country.
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry.
* On Specialist Register in Older Adult Psychiatry
* Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post
* Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g., general practice, medicine
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Excellent knowledge in specialty
* Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement.
* Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho- social perspective and wider medical knowledge.
* Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
* Make decisions based on evidence and experience including contribution of others.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Teaching Experience
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within the NHS or comparable service.
Management Skills
* Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care
* Able to manage priorities
* Evidence of management/Leadership skills training
* Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff
Dorset HealthCare Values
* Proactive, respectful, supportive, reliable and trustworthy, and positive
Leadership Skills
* Understand principles of leadership and give examples of leadership in own practice.
* Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team
Clinical Governance
* An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in the NHS organisations and importance in patient care.
* Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation
* To have an understanding of own strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning
* To have an understanding of the stresses involved in being a consultant psychiatrist and how to manage these appropriately.
Supervision of Junior Medical Staff
* Knowledge of requirements for supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff.
* Approved educational supervisor training
Research and Audit
* Experience of carrying out an audit project
* Experience or involvement in a research project and publication
* Ability to supervisor junior medical staff undertaking research projects
* Published audit project
* Ability to critically appraise published research
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
* 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
* Health and wellbeing services
* Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
* Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
* Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
* Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
* Relocation costs where applicable
* Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
* NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.
What you need to do:
Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we’re looking for, then we’d love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.
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