Doctors , Medical Professionals & Healthcare

Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry

  • Full Time
  • London City, London, UK
  • 42030759

Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry

This post arises due to an up and coming vacancy for a full-time Speciality Doctor. 

This is a full-time post (10PAs) but there can be flexibility, depending on the needs of the successful candidate.

Main Duties of the Job :

  •  The team consists of two full-time consultants, two Associate Specialists, and trainees supervised by the consultants. Colleagues collaborate closely, providing general support, cross-cover during leave, and sharing office space.
  • The core is part of the broader Community Mental Health Service (CMHS), comprising various professionals such as therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, mental health nurses, psychiatrists, and team managers.
  • We work collaboratively, particularly in complex cases and high-risk situations, through patient consultations, care planning, referrals, and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
  • Formal liaison meetings with inpatient services aid in admissions and discharges. Training is available to align with our clinical model.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • 4 outpatient clinics per week as well as follow-up appointments there will an average of 2-3 new assessments including urgent assessments.
  • Attending the weekly meeting
  • Possible input into AOT patient care (small team)
  • Weekly meeting with Inpatient team to be attended if doctor has a patient in ward
  • Liaison with GPs and secondary care medical and non-medical staff
  • Mental Health Act Assessments. The post-holder, once he/she has attained appropriate approval, can act as the Trust Section 12 doctor for a proportion of MHA assessments in office hours arising from their catchment area.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • GMC Registered
  • MRCPsych or equivalent qualification 

Desirable

  • GMC Registered

For more details please reach us on Priyanka@peglobal.co.uk