Specialist Grade in Adult Acute Inpatient Psychiatry
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has come up for working as a Specialist Grade Doctor at Hopewood Park. The main work is on the adult acute wards. This role is 10 PAs.
The successful applicant's primary role will be as a specialist doctor providing senior medical input into the care of small caseload (4 patients) on each of the adult acute wards (Springrise, Shoredrift and Longview) making the total case load= 12 patients.
Main duties of the job
- To provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients admitted under the post holder's care.
- To assess and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act.
- To provide urgent assessments including S136 and liaison assessments.
- To provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for the provision of) up to date, evidence based interventions for the patients admitted under the post holder's care.
- To collaborate with GPs, Community Treatment Team and primary care clinicians regarding the physical health care of patients admitted under the post holder's care. .
- To provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the Urgent Care team.
- To work collaboratively with Senior Clinical Colleagues in the Inpatient Care team.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health
- To take a lead role with the Team Manager and other colleagues in service improvements and development.
- To contribute to the ongoing training and development programme within the team.
- To train and supervise junior medical staff, medical students and other allied professions. The post holder will be Clinical Supervisor for the Core Trainee working with him/her on Collingwood Court
- To lead, collaborate and advise on research and audit projects in the team, within the clinical governance agenda.
- To complete administrative tasks necessary for the fulfilment of the clinical role.
About us
Why us?
- Up to £8k relocation package
- 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
- Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
- Remote working available as suits service needs
- Dedicated and protected SPA time
- Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
- Teaching and research opportunities available
- Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
- Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
- Employee Excellence awards
- Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at thriveatcntw.co.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.
Details
Date posted
19 February 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£83,945 to £95,275 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
263-SL23-021
Job locations
Hopewood Park
Sunderland
SR2 0NB
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hopewood Park
Sunderland
SR2 0NB
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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