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Intensive Service - Specialty Doctor - North Wiltshire

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South West EnglandPsychiatryPermanentMiddle Grade61,542 to 99,216 a year

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry to join an established Intensive Mental Health Service in the South West of England.

The service provides rapid assessment and treatment for adults experiencing acute mental health crises, supporting recovery within the community and facilitating safe transitions between inpatient and community services.

Working alongside a Consultant Psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide psychiatric assessments, develop treatment plans and deliver clinical input for patients experiencing mental health crises.

The role offers opportunities to develop clinical expertise in acute and community psychiatry, participate in service development and access continuing professional development, including support for doctors aspiring to consultant-level practice through the CESR pathway.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adults experiencing acute mental health crises.

• Undertake urgent psychiatric assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.

• Provide medical advice and clinical support to the multidisciplinary team.

• Participate in daily handovers, team meetings and multidisciplinary case reviews.

• Manage a caseload alongside the Consultant Psychiatrist.

• Conduct psychiatric assessments, make diagnoses and prescribe and monitor medication.

• Participate in risk assessments, Care Programme Approach meetings and discharge planning.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, community mental health teams, inpatient services and other relevant agencies.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure effective communication of treatment plans.

• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, quality improvement initiatives and research.

• Participate in teaching, continuing professional development and academic activities.

Essential Requirements

• MBBS or an equivalent recognised medical qualification.

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.

• At least four years of postgraduate training or equivalent experience, including at least two years in psychiatry specialty training or equivalent relevant experience and competencies.

• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

• Up-to-date knowledge of general adult psychiatry.

• Excellent clinical assessment, communication and decision-making skills.

• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage competing priorities.

Section 12 approval under the Mental Health Act is desirable but is not essential for this position.

Working Arrangements and Benefits

• Eight programmed activities per week.

• No out-of-hours on-call commitment.

• Clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

• NHS pension scheme eligibility, subject to applicable rules.

• Annual leave and study leave in accordance with the relevant terms and conditions.

• Opportunities to participate in teaching, research and service improvement.

• Access to occupational health and staff wellbeing support.

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If you are a Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry looking to develop your career within an established multidisciplinary mental health service, contact Remedium Partners to discuss this opportunity.

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