Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to work at Rampton Hospital, which provides a High Secure Forensic Service. The Hospital cares for 273 patients in 4 Clinical Services.
Specialty Doctors will be working with an MDT, duties include attending CTMs, providing mental state assessments, reviewing seclusions/segregations and attending CPA meetings.
Specialty Doctors are supported in their career progression. Within the responsibilities of the post, successful applicants will be supported in career development aims, such as achieving Approved Clinician status, passing Membership exams of The Royal College of Psychiatrists or developing a portfolio for being put on the Specialist Register.
There are opportunities to conduct external assessments (prisons, MSUs, Low Secure services) under the supervision of Consultant colleagues and to deputise for Consultants in CPA and MHRT settings.
Main duties of the job
A number of our Specialty Doctors have moved on to ST posts in psychiatry/forensic psychiatry.
Previous experience in Forensic Services is an advantage, but not essential as you will receive support, training and supervision from Forensic Consultants. There is a weekly Postgraduate Programme with Journal Club, Case Conference and internal or visiting speakers and Specialty Doctors are encouraged to participate. The Forensic Division of the Trust sponsors a Trent Forensic Study Day twice yearly. In addition one session per week is available for study leave. Specialty Doctors are encouraged to be involved in research and audit and are supported in appraisal and revalidation.
Further information is available from Dr M di Lustro, Interim Associate Medical Director on 07711 655210 or Carol Dook, Medical Services Co-ordinator on 07545 061481.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provides psychiatric and medical care to inpatients under Consultant supervision within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Review psychiatric care regularly, updating records and liaise with MDT. Attending ward rounds and CPAs.
- Provide day to day medical care for patients under their care, confined to urgent matters as the Health Centre deal with chronic and minor conditions.
- Accompany Consultant on assessments of patients referred from prison / other hospitals.
- Resident on-call duties (currently 1:13).
- Deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
The salary and terms and conditions of appointment are in accordance with Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialty Doctors (2008). Relocation expenses may be payable to the successful candidate.The post carries an on-call commitment and a RRP is payable of 30%.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provides psychiatric and medical care to inpatients under Consultant supervision within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Review psychiatric care regularly, updating records and liaise with MDT. Attending ward rounds and CPAs.
- Provide day to day medical care for patients under their care, confined to urgent matters as the Health Centre deal with chronic and minor conditions.
- Accompany Consultant on assessments of patients referred from prison / other hospitals.
- Resident on-call duties (currently 1:13).
- Deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
The salary and terms and conditions of appointment are in accordance with Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialty Doctors (2008). Relocation expenses may be payable to the successful candidate.The post carries an on-call commitment and a RRP is payable of 30%.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- 3 Years SHO/CT3/Specialty Doctor or equivalent (not necessarily in psychiatry)
Experience
Essential
- 2 Years Experience in Psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience in Forensic Psychiatry
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Section 12(2) Approval
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
- Multi-disciplinary Team player
Desirable
- Experience in writing reports for legal purposes
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in use of Care Programme Approach
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent developments and treatment advances in the care of offenders
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Interest in welfare of mentally disordered offenders
- Flexible approach to working practice
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership attributes
Other
Essential
- Fulfil travel requirements
- Fulfil duties of post, including on-call
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- 3 Years SHO/CT3/Specialty Doctor or equivalent (not necessarily in psychiatry)
Experience
Essential
- 2 Years Experience in Psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience in Forensic Psychiatry
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Section 12(2) Approval
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
- Multi-disciplinary Team player
Desirable
- Experience in writing reports for legal purposes
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in use of Care Programme Approach
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent developments and treatment advances in the care of offenders
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Interest in welfare of mentally disordered offenders
- Flexible approach to working practice
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership attributes
Other
Essential
- Fulfil travel requirements
- Fulfil duties of post, including on-call
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
