Associate Specialist

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a committed Associate Specialist to work in an exceptional rehabilitation service based in the Borehamwood, Hertfordshire area.

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

This is a rehabilitation service for men and women with a mental illness including those diagnosed with a personality disorder

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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 37.5 hours on 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: 6105

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV