Speciality Doctor

Priory Healthcare

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Job summary

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and highly skilled specialty doctor to join an inpatient hospital team for Acute male adults unit. This is a 18 bedded, acute general psychiatric unit in Dorking Surrey.

We offer a warm and nurturing environment where people receive care and support to aid recovery.

This role is a Monday to Friday 0900 - 1700 role. There are no out of hours on-calls.

Main duties of the job

As part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will be accountable for the delivery of high quality clinical services for our patient.

About us

Priory Hospital Dorking provides an 18-bedded, acutemental health servicealong with a 3-bedded step-down, community focused ward. We support males of working age, experiencing an acute mental health episode, providing the necessary levels of care required during crises.

The focus of our service is to stabilise and support patients on a pathway to community discharge as soon as possible, with the appropriate aftercare in place.

Date posted

08 June 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0358-SPEDOC-DORKING

Job locations

Priory Hospital Dorking

Harrowlands Park

Dorking

Surrey

RH4 2RA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake paper review assessments for clients referred to the unit to determine the appropriateness of the referral and to initiate the care planning.

Provide medical input to management of inpatients under consultant supervision

Prepare discharge summaries, reports and other associated documentation as necessary, in a timely manner

Support the (sessional) GP in delivering physical health care and emergency treatment to patients who may have complex needs

Participate in morning MDT handovers

Work in collaboration with the MDT to monitor day to day progress and review care plans as needed

Participate in weekly MDT reviews, complete risk assessments and follow up on agreed actions

Liaise with professionals external to the hospital.

Ensuring an adequate handover to colleagues including out of hours.

Reviewing the mental state of patients as per the hospital procedure.

Ensuring that each patient has a full physical health screen upon admission including physical examination, ECG and bloods (the hospital has some phlebotomists).

Taking a lead with managing any physical health concerns that emerge during inpatient stay.

Seeking collateral history from other professionals and family.

Completing discharge letters/reports/s62 forms as required in a timely manner.

Preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearing reports under supervision of Consultant.

Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance and CPD activities by conducting audits, research and teaching.

Work effectively with colleagues to ensure that patients have access to appropriate medical cover at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake paper review assessments for clients referred to the unit to determine the appropriateness of the referral and to initiate the care planning.