Job summary
** We are regrettably unable to provide visa sponsorship to overseas applicants for this position **
This post is for a full-time Trust Grade Doctor at CT1 level. It is an excellent opportunity to experience working in psychiatry.
The post is suitable for any doctor who has completed foundation training, or equivalent - some experience in psychiatry will be helpful, but is not essential. The postholder will be given time for professional development and will be supported in planning the next steps in their career.
The postholder will be work in the Home Treatment Team (HTT) East, based at St Ann's Hospital, and on inpatient wards at St Ann's Hospital, depending on service needs. Their supervisor will be Dr Domenico Scala, a consultant in HTT East, and medical lead for acute inpatient services.
Working hours will be 9am-5pm on weekdays, excluding public holidays, with protected education time on Tuesday afternoons. The postholder will be expected to report exceptions to their working hours, to ensure that their flexible working arrangements do not result in breaches to their terms and conditions.
The post is available from now and will end on 4 Feb 2025.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work in the Home Treatment Team East, based at St Ann's Hospital, and on inpatient wards at St Ann's Hospital, at a CT1 level. The post will demand flexibility and autonomy, alongside clinical and personal maturity.
The postholder will work with multi-disciplinary teams, under the supervision of consultant psychiatrists.
The postholder will assist in the assessment of the mental and physical health of patients, their on-going management, and discharge arrangements. The work will involve liaison with colleagues in community teams, general hospitals and primary care, and completion of discharge summaries and other clinical correspondence.
The postholder will participate in junior doctor on-call rota.
The postholder will provide cross cover for annual, study and emergency sick leave with the core trainee on Haven Ward.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FY2 competencies, or equivalent outside the UK
- Experience of working in psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Eligibility
Essential
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of understanding and application of knowledge including awareness of ethical issues
- Experience of understanding and application of knowledge including awareness of ethical issues
Desirable
- Experience and ability to work with persons with mental health problems
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Ability to interview and assess patients and write clear and comprehensive notes
Desirable
- Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership for ward based emergencies
Personal Skills
Essential
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues when appropriate
- Capacity and motivation to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Able to establish good working relationships with other members of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Able to function successfully under pressure
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Sets realistic goals and deadlines
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively.
Other
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues (A)
- Commitment to Career Progression
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
- Demonstrates good Information technology skills
Desirable
- Contributes to departmental training sessions
- Able to organise own learning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FY2 competencies, or equivalent outside the UK
- Experience of working in psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Eligibility
Essential
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of understanding and application of knowledge including awareness of ethical issues
- Experience of understanding and application of knowledge including awareness of ethical issues
Desirable
- Experience and ability to work with persons with mental health problems
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Ability to interview and assess patients and write clear and comprehensive notes
Desirable
- Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership for ward based emergencies
Personal Skills
Essential
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues when appropriate
- Capacity and motivation to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Able to establish good working relationships with other members of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Able to function successfully under pressure
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Sets realistic goals and deadlines
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively.
Other
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues (A)
- Commitment to Career Progression
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
- Demonstrates good Information technology skills
Desirable
- Contributes to departmental training sessions
- Able to organise own learning
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
