Elysium Healthcare

Associate Specialist

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Job summary

You will focus on assessing, managing and supporting individuals both on their new to be established acute ward and assisting across the rest of the hospital site, which offers rehabilitation and low secure care for these women with complex difficulties, with the aim of helping them to return to community living.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include: Assessments and admissions of new patients to the service. Obtaining collateral histories from other professionals and family. Formulating a diagnosis in conjunction with the MDT. Completing physical health assessments and working closely with our GP's and Physical Health Nurse to improve the physical wellbeing of patients Completing discharge letters/reports/ SOAD forms. Support the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach and Care and treatment plans for service users. Work closely with our Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based prescribing. Liaise with external professionals ad work collaboratively with commissioners and external care teams to aid seamless transitions to the community. Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities, quality initiatives, audits, research and teaching. Under the supervision of the Consultant, provide leadership of the clinical team and preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearing reports.

About us

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£85,000 to £85,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

6043

Job locations

Farndon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire

Newark

NG24 4SW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you want to work in a friendly, committed and established service where your knowledge, experience and skills will be valued? Join the Farndon Unit as an Associate Specialist where you will provide care for women with personality disorders and mental illness in an established and well-run service. You will focus on assessing, managing and supporting individuals both on their new to be established acute ward and assisting across the rest of the hospital site, which offers rehabilitation and low secure care for these women with complex difficulties, with the aim of helping them to return to community living. Working alongside 3 Consultant Psychiatrists and a wider multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to deliver person-centred care, treatment and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. You will be able to join a dynamic peer group with your Consultant colleagues within the region and will work with a Consultant supervisor. You will also be supported to join the Psychiatrist Mentorship Scheme to support your individual and career development if you wish. There is an on-call element to this role and the post holder will be part of a first tier on call rota. There are long established Consultant on call arrangements in place to support this. The Farndon Unit is located in Newark and is part of IMPACT Provider Collaborative in the region with close links to NHS services with established care pathways. We are rated good across all domains by the CQC and forge to maintain high standards. The Farndon Unit has excellent transport links and is commutable from Lincoln, Nottingham, Sleaford and Mansfield. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assessments and admissions of new patients to the service.
  • Obtaining collateral histories from other professionals and family.
  • Formulating a diagnosis in conjunction with the MDT.
  • Completing physical health assessments and working closely with our GP's and Physical Health Nurse to improve the physical wellbeing of patients
  • Completing discharge letters/reports/ SOAD forms.
  • Support the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach and Care and treatment plans for service users.
  • Work closely with our Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based prescribing.
  • Liaise with external professionals ad work collaboratively with commissioners and external care teams to aid seamless transitions to the community.
  • Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities, quality initiatives, audits, research and teaching.
  • Under the supervision of the Consultant, provide leadership of the clinical team and preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearing reports.
    • As an Associate Specialist, you will have:
  • Full GMC Registration
  • Experience in working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams
  • To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • To have had an Appraisal/RITA within the last year
  • At least 3 years' experience in Psychiatry
  • Experience working as a doctor within a similar environment
    • What you will get
  • £85,000 + Benefits
  • Medical indemnity cover
  • The equivalent of 30 days of annual leave - plus your birthday off
  • Free meals
  • Wellbeing support and activities
  • Career development and training
  • Pension contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Maternity Package
    • There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Do you want to work in a friendly, committed and established service where your knowledge, experience and skills will be valued? Join the Farndon Unit as an Associate Specialist where you will provide care for women with personality disorders and mental illness in an established and well-run service. You will focus on assessing, managing and supporting individuals both on their new to be established acute ward and assisting across the rest of the hospital site, which offers rehabilitation and low secure care for these women with complex difficulties, with the aim of helping them to return to community living. Working alongside 3 Consultant Psychiatrists and a wider multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to deliver person-centred care, treatment and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. You will be able to join a dynamic peer group with your Consultant colleagues within the region and will work with a Consultant supervisor. You will also be supported to join the Psychiatrist Mentorship Scheme to support your individual and career development if you wish. There is an on-call element to this role and the post holder will be part of a first tier on call rota. There are long established Consultant on call arrangements in place to support this. The Farndon Unit is located in Newark and is part of IMPACT Provider Collaborative in the region with close links to NHS services with established care pathways. We are rated good across all domains by the CQC and forge to maintain high standards. The Farndon Unit has excellent transport links and is commutable from Lincoln, Nottingham, Sleaford and Mansfield. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assessments and admissions of new patients to the service.
  • Obtaining collateral histories from other professionals and family.
  • Formulating a diagnosis in conjunction with the MDT.
  • Completing physical health assessments and working closely with our GP's and Physical Health Nurse to improve the physical wellbeing of patients
  • Completing discharge letters/reports/ SOAD forms.
  • Support the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach and Care and treatment plans for service users.
  • Work closely with our Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based prescribing.
  • Liaise with external professionals ad work collaboratively with commissioners and external care teams to aid seamless transitions to the community.
  • Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities, quality initiatives, audits, research and teaching.
  • Under the supervision of the Consultant, provide leadership of the clinical team and preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearing reports.
    • As an Associate Specialist, you will have:
  • Full GMC Registration
  • Experience in working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams
  • To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • To have had an Appraisal/RITA within the last year
  • At least 3 years' experience in Psychiatry
  • Experience working as a doctor within a similar environment
    • What you will get
  • £85,000 + Benefits
  • Medical indemnity cover
  • The equivalent of 30 days of annual leave - plus your birthday off
  • Free meals
  • Wellbeing support and activities
  • Career development and training
  • Pension contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Maternity Package
    • There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Desirable

    • As an Associate Specialist, you will have:
    • Full GMC Registration
    • Experience in working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams
    • To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
    • To have had an Appraisal/RITA within the last year
    • At least 3 years' experience in Psychiatry
    • Experience working as a doctor within a similar environment

    Experience

    Desirable

    • Previous experience in a similar role and setting as an Associate Specialist.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Desirable

    • As an Associate Specialist, you will have:
    • Full GMC Registration
    • Experience in working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams
    • To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
    • To have had an Appraisal/RITA within the last year
    • At least 3 years' experience in Psychiatry
    • Experience working as a doctor within a similar environment

    Experience

    Desirable

    • Previous experience in a similar role and setting as an Associate Specialist.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Elysium Healthcare

    Address

    Farndon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire

    Newark

    NG24 4SW


    Employer's website

    https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Elysium Healthcare

    Address

    Farndon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire

    Newark

    NG24 4SW


    Employer's website

    https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Elysium Careers

    Elysium Careers

    careers@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

    02083271800

    Details

    Date posted

    13 October 2022

    Pay scheme

    Hospital medical and dental staff

    Grade

    Specialty Doctor

    Salary

    £85,000 to £85,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    6043

    Job locations

    Farndon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire

    Newark

    NG24 4SW


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