Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a GMC Registered LAS Doctor who will be working alongside a highly specialist, motivated multi-disciplinary team consisting of two Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologist, Senior Nurse's, Support Workers, Occupational Therapist.
You will be based in a friendly team environment and you will also have access to a dedicated admin support from an established administration team.
Main duties of the job
Would you like an opportunity to join an expanding and developing service that is enjoying current investment to develop services and which places huge emphasis on the key role of rehabilitation for service users experiencing severe and enduring mental illness?
The post will support Amberstone Rehabilitation Service, Hastings and Eastbourne community hubs as part of the East Sussex Rehabilitation Pathway.
About us
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something new, a service aimed at supporting service users on their own individual recovery journey as part of the East Sussex Rehabilitation Pathway.
We offer:
The opportunity to be part of a developing clinical model and be part of on-going service development.
The opportunity to work within an excellent, committed team
Regular Reflective Practice and Case formulation discussions
Excellent training and development opportunities.
Reward package: NHS pension, national discount scheme, local discounts with health & leisure providers, discounted health & dental care plans, mindfulness groups, 24/7 free helpline providing confidential support to you and your immediate family, child care vouchers, cycle to work scheme, car lease scheme, interest free season travel ticket advance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for working with the Consultant Psychiatrist in the community and inpatient rehabilitation services.
Services are provided in a 28 bedded inpatient unit which takes patients mainly from East Sussex, but also from other areas which operates on the principal of open community rehab unit.The East Sussex Rehab Service also operates a community pathway with both short term and long term patients. The post holder will be working very closely within the multi-disciplinary team and taking an active role in patient management under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist. This job will be divided, half in the community and half inpatient. The inpatient responsibilities would include attending MDT ward reviews and CPAs, assisting with report writing and supporting the consultant in preparing for hearings. The community work would include supporting teams on both sides of the county and having home visits or clinics according to the needs of the patient.
The rehab service has gone through extensive changes and we are looking to develop further liaison from private/voluntary sector providers for community activities and placements. There are two other inpatient rehabilitation units in the Trust and they have been close links within these units to offer a shared vision of recovery. The Trusts rehab services aim to work closely with the Royal College to meet the standards set nationally.
The post holder will be encouraged to develop competence in the field with gradually more independent work with routine tasks.If interested over time, could be supported to apply for the role of Speciality Doctor, if they fulfil the requirements. Our Trust is making a commitment to all our doctors to give them support and supervision to develop their careers to their utmost potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for working with the Consultant Psychiatrist in the community and inpatient rehabilitation services.
Services are provided in a 28 bedded inpatient unit which takes patients mainly from East Sussex, but also from other areas which operates on the principal of open community rehab unit.The East Sussex Rehab Service also operates a community pathway with both short term and long term patients. The post holder will be working very closely within the multi-disciplinary team and taking an active role in patient management under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist. This job will be divided, half in the community and half inpatient. The inpatient responsibilities would include attending MDT ward reviews and CPAs, assisting with report writing and supporting the consultant in preparing for hearings. The community work would include supporting teams on both sides of the county and having home visits or clinics according to the needs of the patient.
The rehab service has gone through extensive changes and we are looking to develop further liaison from private/voluntary sector providers for community activities and placements. There are two other inpatient rehabilitation units in the Trust and they have been close links within these units to offer a shared vision of recovery. The Trusts rehab services aim to work closely with the Royal College to meet the standards set nationally.
The post holder will be encouraged to develop competence in the field with gradually more independent work with routine tasks.If interested over time, could be supported to apply for the role of Speciality Doctor, if they fulfil the requirements. Our Trust is making a commitment to all our doctors to give them support and supervision to develop their careers to their utmost potential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Experience
Essential
- Completed Foundation Years 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Appropriate knowledge of core medical care, psychotherapy, psychology and neuroscience
- Capacity to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Capacity to critically appraise research in psychiatry
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Experience
Essential
- Completed Foundation Years 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Appropriate knowledge of core medical care, psychotherapy, psychology and neuroscience
- Capacity to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Capacity to critically appraise research in psychiatry
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).
