A brand new mental health hospital in Clacton on Sea is seeking an Associate Doctor

A great new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Associate Specialist to work in a brand new mental health hospital in Clacton On Sea, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers.

This mental health hospital provides an acute inpatient service for men and women aged 18+ specialising in the assessment and treatment of individuals in crisis or suffering from a significant mental health illness.

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

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 patients.
• 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 and 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 prepare 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: 6822

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