Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry

Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry

Principle responsibilities the post holder will:

• Facilitate, promote and supervise education, clinical practice and audit.
• Contribute to Quality Governance and attend relevant clinical meetings.
• Identify and contribute to others' clinical training needs.
• Ensure the promotion of equality, diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
• Ensure effective communication pathways. Clinical:
  Assess all patients by completing a thorough history, mental state examination, case formulation and physical examination.
• Responsible for the completion of necessary CPA, Managers Hearings and Mental Health Tribunal reports in conjunction with the Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Liaise with referring Consultant Psychiatrists or other clinical colleagues when appropriate.
• Attend enhanced Care Program Approach meetings, clinical reviews, Managers Hearings, Mental Health Review Tribunals Hearings and other clinical meetings considered appropriate.
• Facilitation of relevant clinical meetings. In conjunction with the Consultant Psychiatrist, prescribe and review medication and manage monitoring protocols.
• Initiate treatment plans using the Care Program Approach within the MDT setting, ensuring effective use of resources and updating plans within agreed time limits.
• Coordinate the smooth flow of care from admission to discharge; maintain and monitor standards of care in line with Options for Care principles and vision statement.
• Ensure treatment is compliant with NICE and other guidelines, including monitoring prescribed medications and audits of compliance.
• Communicate with all members of the MDT, GPs, relatives and other professional agencies/stakeholders.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Medical Practices