Job summary
Are you a specialty doctor looking to join our rehabilitation services?We are looking for a part time Specialty Doctor to work within the Pan-Dorset Mental Health Complex Care Service providing comprehensive community and inpatient based services to patients.
The rehab service supports people who have chronic and disabling mental health problems that may be treatment-resistant and who have previously spent long periods in hospital.As a specialty doctor you will cover the CRT and inpatient rehab services in the East of Dorset (BCP) locality.
You will assist in the assessment of new patients into the service, contribute to their ongoing management and review when it is appropriate for patients to be transferred back to the general adult's team. You will ensure that patients receive appropriate clinical assessments and ensure that there is appropriate medical input into care planning.
The Trust welcomes all applications, including those seeking flexible working for a positive work life balance. For any questions and for the opportunity to discuss the role please contact Dr Cressida Manning - Lead Consultant Psychiatrist for Specialist Services; cressida.manning@nhs.net or Dr Tamsin Peachey, Consultant Psychiatrist - Rehab Service; tamsin.peachey@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Dorset Healthcare, in conjunction with our local Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group has undertaken a review of our Rehabilitation Services in Dorset and secured significant additional funding to redevelop and expand the services we provide.
You will have the opportunity to be involved in the further shaping of local rehabilitation services and be encouraged and supported in developing the necessary management and leadership skills to fully participate in service developments.
As a specialty doctor your clinical duties will include preparing reports for mental health review tribunals and managers' hearings and giving evidence. Providing medical treatment within a model of multi-disciplinary care, liaising with other clinician teams within and outside the trust and liaising with general practitioners and medical specialists with the regards to the physical health of patients.
You will be required to main section 12 approval and contribute and attend the trust journal clubs and multidisciplinary audit meetings.
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 ofways 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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- General medical qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- High levels of competence in diagnosis, risk assessment, care planning and prescribing.
Leadership Skills
Essential
- Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to prioritise work to meet competing clinical demands.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Have good organisational skills and able to organise own work.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team and to liaise effectively with colleagues within the hospital.
- Understand and actively support the principles of Clinical Governance including audit and outcome measures.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of continuing professional development needs and revalidation
Management Skills
Essential
- Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care.
Self-Awareness
Essential
- Have an understanding of own strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning.
- Have an understanding of the stresses involved in being a specialty doctor and how to manage these appropriately.
Team Work
Essential
- Understand principles of multi-disciplinary team working.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- General medical qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- High levels of competence in diagnosis, risk assessment, care planning and prescribing.
Leadership Skills
Essential
- Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to prioritise work to meet competing clinical demands.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Have good organisational skills and able to organise own work.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team and to liaise effectively with colleagues within the hospital.
- Understand and actively support the principles of Clinical Governance including audit and outcome measures.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of continuing professional development needs and revalidation
Management Skills
Essential
- Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care.
Self-Awareness
Essential
- Have an understanding of own strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning.
- Have an understanding of the stresses involved in being a specialty doctor and how to manage these appropriately.
Team Work
Essential
- Understand principles of multi-disciplinary team working.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
