Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry - Luton

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, and motivated Speciality Doctor in Psychiatry to join our outstanding inpatient Service. A number of potential posts are available in the acute inpatient setting, meaning that a successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a variety of different settings and locations, with flexibility to work in a post aligned to your area of interest.

The post-holder will work under the supervision of a consultant psychiatrist and will be integral to a multidisciplinary team, accessing local CPD activities as appropriate. The post-holder will have the opportunity to rotate through different according to service needs, offering opportunities for developing clinical expertise across a range of specialities. You will be supported in progressing through the CESR/Article 14 route to CCT if this is your goal.

Main duties of the job

10 PAs

The post-holder will work under the supervision of a consultant psychiatrist and will be integral to a multidisciplinary team, accessing local CPD activities as appropriate. The postholder may have the option rotate through different posts on a yearly basis according to service needs, offering opportunities for developing clinical expertise across a range of specialties. The post-holder will be supported to progress to a specialty doctor grade once they have sufficient experience.

The post-holder will be responsible for the assessment and management of mental health problems on a routine and emergency basis.

Direct Clinical Care duties

The post holder will:

• Work within a multidisciplinary setting offering psychiatric medical input in the assessment, treatment and care management of patients, carrying out all general duties including mental state examinations.
• Provide up to date, effective, safe medical care for patients in order to promote their recovery, and promote their insight with a view to relapse prevention.
• Provide physical care in liaison with primary care services andthe in house GP services.
• Offer advice and support to other members of the team in issues related to his/her competence and expertise.
• Work as a leading member of the multidisciplinary team, linking closely with statutory and non-statutory services as required.

About us

ELFT is a teaching Trust, rated Outstanding by the CQC which provide Mental health and Community Service across East London and Bedfordshire.

We are proud of our field-leading Quality Improvement and Leadership Development programmes, which you would be encouraged to pursue. We work closely with the Institute of Healthcare Improvement, and partners across the North East London ICS to drive innovation in healthcare. Our staff are actively encouraged to engage in and lead transformation work.

Luton is a vibrant and evolving multicultural town with a rich industrial history. The town is culturally very active and is surrounded by beautiful countryside whilst also boasting excellent transport links to central London. The population of Luton has doubled over the past 60 years to an estimated 215,000 in 2017 and has long attracted individuals new to the country. Luton is now one of the most ethnically diverse towns in the country with large British Indian, British Pakistani and British West Indianpopulations.

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Central Beds MH Unit

Calnwood Road,

LUTON

LU4 0FB

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Central Beds MH Unit

Calnwood Road,

LUTON

LU4 0FB

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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