Associate Specialist

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Associate Specialist to work in an amazing hospital based in the Charlwood, Surrey area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a low and medium secure hospital specialising in treating male patients aged 18+ who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and who will benefit from extended treatment and rehabilitation

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*To be considered for this position you must hold a Full GMC Registration

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As the Associate Specialist your key responsibilities 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 patient

·         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

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

·         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

The successful Associate Specialist will receive an excellent Competitive Salary.

This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous 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

Reference ID: 6823

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk