Speciality Doctor / Registrar / LAS SpR / StR 4+ 5+ Psychiatry in Gloucester

Registrar / LAS SpR / Speciality Doctor / StR4+ in Psychiatry - Old Age

Applications are invited for a Registrar / LAS SpR / Speciality Doctor / StR4+ in Psychiatry – Old Age. The post will commence as soon as possible (ASAP). This position offers the opportunity to develop general registrar level skills and, for those with the appropriate experience, more advanced skills.

Responsibilities

• Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to his/her charge.
• Co‑responsibility for the proper functioning of the Psychiatry – Old Age department, including the supervision of more junior medical staff.
• Running of wards with consultant cover on site during the day and consultant off site after hours.
• Participation in clinical audit.
• Attendance at clinical meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Co‑ordinating appropriate medical disciplines concerned with care for your speciality and communicating appropriately with general practitioners (GPs) and community agencies.
• Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting acutely to the speciality and referred to the speciality.
• Participation in the registrar on‑call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues’ absence.
• Attending clinics and assessing patients, formulating treatment decisions and seeking advice from the consultant as appropriate.
• Attending sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing procedures as appropriate.Conducting daily ward rounds on inpatients under the consultant’s care, supervising junior doctors while patients are in their care.
• Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
• Communicating with other team members as appropriate.
• In conjunction with the admitting clinical teams and the wider health economy to develop and implement integrated Psychiatry – Old Age pathways throughout the hospital / trust.
• Participation in relevant audit for the department and quality assurance procedures.
• Abide by the clinical and corporate governance policies of the hospital / trust.
• Ensure the guidance from the GMC (General Medical Council) on Good Medical Practice is at the heart of clinical practice.
• Keep up to date with Psychiatry – Old Age knowledge by continuous medical education in the best interest of the patient and personal development.
• Be flexible, in the interest of patient care, and meet the needs of the department as decided by the general manager and clinical lead.
• Contribute to the wider corporate and organisational needs of the hospital / trust as appropriate.
• Adhere to hospital / trust procedures (e.g., Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities policies, etc.).
• Work to the hospital / trust values: Put Patients First, Take Ownership, Respect Others, Be Positive.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the job, seek medical education as appropriate and encourage and support staff development and training as appropriate with your grade.
• Attend statutory, essential and mandatory training.
• Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to employment and other members of staff.
• All staff members must comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Job Plan

To be discussed with the Clinical Lead of Psychiatry Services and departmental service manager. All job plans are made with the agreement of the doctor and the needs of the Psychiatry – Old Age department.

Salary & Benefits

The salary is based on the national salary scale as outlined in the Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions – £59,175 – £95,400 per annum, not inclusive of extra hours, which are paid in addition to the basic salary.

Personal & Professional Development

The post holder must keep themselves up‑to‑date with their relevant area of practice and demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the hospital / trust / GMC. The trust supports continuing professional development as set down by the Royal Colleges and provides time and financial support for these activities, including GMC revalidation.

Study Leave

Professional or study leave is granted for approved purposes and includes time off for study, research, teaching, examinations, visits to external clinics (if required) and attending professional conferences. The allowance is a maximum of 10 days per annum.

Essential Requirements

• IELTS or OET (overall score 7.5 or OET Grade ‘B’) for IMG’s.
• GMC Registration Essential.
• Ability to cope with a varying workload.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

All applications are considered irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.

Employment for staff that have access to vulnerable adults will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Overseas candidates will require an international police check or character reference.