Your responsibilities
will include:
1. Ensure the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) for patients.
2. Work constructively with other multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure good patient care and throughput.
3. If needed escalate to the Medical Director or Regional Directors any concerns, in relation to the medical staff, within the region.
4. Provide clinical leadership to clinical teams including through effective teambuilding and facilitation.
5. Contribute to the training, education and development of staff of all disciplines, in particular medical staff.
6. Professionally supervise and appraise medical staff as required.
7. Ensure the medical and clinical voice is represented in hospital clinical governance meetings.
8. Ensure effective and efficient delivery of quality medical services.
9. Guide safe and appropriate implementation of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in region.
10. Liaison with external agencies who are stakeholders in patient care.
11. Support compliance with CQC/HIW standards.
To be successful as an applicant you’ll need:
12. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
13. Full GMC registration with licence to practice
14. MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
15. Section 12(2) approval, Approved Clinician status
16. Being on the Specialist Register for Forensic Psychiatry is highly desirable
17. Experience of assessment and management of patients in forensic psychiatric settings.
18. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
What you will get:
19. Competitive Salary
20. Car allowance
21. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! (Pro-rata for less than full time)
22. Free meals and parking
23. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
24. Access to Wagestream, to help you manage your finances
25. 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
26. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
27. Pension contribution to secure your future.
28. Medical indemnity cover
29. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
30. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more