Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Speciality Doctor to join our dynamic older adult neuro service based in South Wales.
The service provides integrated care and treatment for people with
dementia and other degenerative conditions and associated challenging
behaviour. The postholder will work alongside a comprehensive multidisciplinary
team including Senior nurses, Consultant Psychiatrists, Occupational
Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dieticians and Psychology. The post
is supported by a Band 5 Speech and Language and an assistant speech and
language . You will be part of a small
and supportive speech and language therapy team across the larger organisation,
which in turn is part of a larger clinical services directorate of AHP and
Psychology clinicians.
Main duties of the job
This
post provides an opportunity to work with a fascinating and varied group of
patients with complex needs. The
majority of patients are detained under the Mental Health Act. Some have neuropsychiatric needs and others
may have offended.
A
high standard of psychiatric clinical care delivered to an agreed number of
patients at St Peters Hospital is required.
Psychiatric input will also be provided to some patients living in
specialist group homes run by Iris Care Group as they make progress along their
recovery pathway. St Peters Hospital
provides a mental health service for both male and female patients in
conditions of low security.
The
post holder will be expected to make a significant contribution to patient
multi-disciplinary team meetings and CPA meetings. Multidisciplinary clinical services include
Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy as
well as Nursing.
About us
St Peters Hospital is increasingly recognised as a centre of
excellence and best practice. We are rigorous in following professional,
clinical and policy guidance in order to support high quality care. We take a
recovery and person-centred perspective to all of our work and are committed to
the current agenda around reducing restrictive practice and improving
relationally focused care within mental health services, including services for
people with dementia.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
post provides an opportunity to work with a fascinating and varied group of
patients with complex needs. The
majority of patients are detained under the Mental Health Act. Some have neuropsychiatric needs and others
may have offended.
A
high standard of psychiatric clinical care delivered to an agreed number of
patients at St Peters Hospital is required.
Psychiatric input will also be provided to some patients living in
specialist group homes run by Iris Care Group as they make progress along their
recovery pathway. St Peters Hospital
provides a mental health service for both male and female patients in
conditions of low security.
The
post holder will be expected to make a significant contribution to patient
multi-disciplinary team meetings and CPA meetings. Multidisciplinary clinical services include
Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy as
well as Nursing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
post provides an opportunity to work with a fascinating and varied group of
patients with complex needs. The
majority of patients are detained under the Mental Health Act. Some have neuropsychiatric needs and others
may have offended.
A
high standard of psychiatric clinical care delivered to an agreed number of
patients at St Peters Hospital is required.
Psychiatric input will also be provided to some patients living in
specialist group homes run by Iris Care Group as they make progress along their
recovery pathway. St Peters Hospital
provides a mental health service for both male and female patients in
conditions of low security.
The
post holder will be expected to make a significant contribution to patient
multi-disciplinary team meetings and CPA meetings. Multidisciplinary clinical services include
Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy as
well as Nursing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- We are looking for a dedicated experienced doctor with:
- - Full GMC registration and a valid licence to practice
- - Experience in Neurology or a related specialism
- - Strong commitment to patient-centred care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- We are looking for a dedicated experienced doctor with:
- - Full GMC registration and a valid licence to practice
- - Experience in Neurology or a related specialism
- - Strong commitment to patient-centred care
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).
