Specialty Doctor in Intensive Care Psychiatry

Overview

We are seeking a keen and enthusiastic full time Specialty Doctor to join our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. This post is based on Clover Ward at Lynfield Mount Site. The successful candidate will work with the Consultant Psychiatrist as a senior member of the medical team overseeing the day to day mental and physical care of inpatients on Clover ward.

• The successful candidate will attend ward rounds, conduct reviews and create management plans for patients on Clover ward.
• They will chair ward rounds and make decisions about patient care in the absence of the consultant, seeking advice from the covering consultant where appropriate.
• They will supervise junior medical staff (trainees) within the inpatient setting when the consultant is absent.
• The post holder will be involved in Mental Health Act (MHA) related work including the preparation of reports and attendance as the medical representative at the First Tier Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers  hearings.
• They will undertake MHA assessments within the unit as required. There is scope for around 1-2 tribunal/managers reports required per week. There is scope for a similar number of hearings per week. The successful candidate would support the Consultant in completing the reports and attending the hearings.

• Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:
  We Care, We Listen, We Deliver.
• We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:

• Increase mileage rates for > 3500
• A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
• A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
• Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

This permanent, full-time post offers excellent support, including admin assistance, IT equipment, and opportunities for professional development. You ll play a key role in service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement, while enjoying a collaborative and supportive working environment.

If you re committed to compassionate care, innovation, and teamwork, we d love to hear from you!