Speciality Doctor

Description:

We are seeking an experienced full-time Specialty Doctor who will provide psychiatric support to patients admitted at Cygnet Hospital Bierley (Lister Ward) and emergency cross cover for other wards. You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist (Speciality Doctor) while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

Lister Ward is a 16 bedded male acute service. It takes in referrals primarily from the local area via contract beds but also out of area referrals. Whilst the majority of patients are community referrals and can be informal or detained we do also accept patients that are PICU step down. The team works in true multi-disciplinary fashion with a recovery focused approach identifying needs early on, stabilising mental health, engaging with family and carers and working on barriers to discharge.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Main Duties And Responsibilities…

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted patients
• Carry out the assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients of the unit.
• Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies as required
• Participate in weekly ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA, Tribunal hearings & Section 117 meetings
• Maintenance of full records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions
• Preparing discharge summaries in line with company policies and guidelines
• Attending all mandatory training e.g. BLS, ILS, Breakaway training/PMVA training, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, H&S.
• Communicating effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Participating in the duty doctor on call rota 1 in 5