Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Eating Disorders. It represents an exciting opportunity to join a specialist eating disorders service and to gain experience in the assessment and management of patients within both an in-patient and out-patient setting.
The Eating Disorders Service is a specialist service, which comprises an out-patient service for South Staffordshire and Shropshire and a regional in-patient unit with twelve beds. In-patient facilities are located at the Kinver Unit, a self-contained unit on the St George's hospital site in Stafford. Out-patient services are provided in Stafford and also from a dedicated out-patient facility in Shrewsbury.
The service is piloting a "step-down" facility for patients approaching discharge from the in-patient unit.
The specialty doctor will work within a well-established and supportive multi-disciplinary team. There is a strong psychotherapeutic culture within the service, with staff trained in MANTRA, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, cognitive-analytical and systemic approaches.
The post-holder will take part in all aspects of the assessment and treatment of in-patients and out-patients. This will include admission of patients to the unit, out-patient monitoring and management of medical and psychiatric co-morbidity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide general medical services within their areas of competence. This will include routine physical examination and health monitoring. There will be a need to assess physical health problems as they arise and arrange treatment or where appropriate liaison with or referral to secondary health care.
- Develop good working relationships with the other psychiatrists and professionals within the Trust.
- To receive referrals and undertake a full medical assessment of all referred patients.
- The post-holder will carry out individual psychotherapy under supervision, if appropriate.
- Training and supervision in psychotherapy treatments for eating disorders is available for interested post-holders.
- The post-holder will be expected to assess and manage patients suffering from a range of eating disorders; this will include both psychiatric and general medical care. Management will include both pharmacological and psychological treatments.
- The post-holder will be expected to carry out a full medical assessment, perform a mental state examination and perform a physical examination when appropriate.
- The post-holder will support non-medical members of the multidisciplinary team and review patients as required at their request.
About us
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.
At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:
- Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
- Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
- "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
- Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
- Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
- Child Care Vouchers Scheme
- Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
- NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in a multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with internal and external organisations.
- Provide specialist Eating Disorder assessment and care planning in conjunction with service users and carers
- Evaluate Eating Disorder treatment plans and undertake discharge planning, in collaboration with other relevant professionals
- Be responsible for an agreed case load
- Triage and assess referrals received by the service in liaison with multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Respond to and inform referrers / other professionals and responsible adults as necessary on decisions, care plans, policy and best practice
- Initiate Health Improvement Strategies to support in managing risks
- To participate in Clinical Governance. This includes dealing with complaints, identifying and reporting serious untoward incidents, clinical audit and fostering effective clinical practice
- Participate in CPD, appraisal and teaching
The post-holder will be expected to assess and manage patients suffering from a range of eating disorders; this will include both psychiatric and general medical care. Management will include both pharmacological and psychological treatments. The post-holder will be expected to carry out a full medical assessment, perform a mental state examination and perform a physicalexamination when appropriate.
The post-holder will support nonmedical members of the multidisciplinary team and review patients as required at their request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in a multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with internal and external organisations.
- Provide specialist Eating Disorder assessment and care planning in conjunction with service users and carers
- Evaluate Eating Disorder treatment plans and undertake discharge planning, in collaboration with other relevant professionals
- Be responsible for an agreed case load
- Triage and assess referrals received by the service in liaison with multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Respond to and inform referrers / other professionals and responsible adults as necessary on decisions, care plans, policy and best practice
- Initiate Health Improvement Strategies to support in managing risks
- To participate in Clinical Governance. This includes dealing with complaints, identifying and reporting serious untoward incidents, clinical audit and fostering effective clinical practice
- Participate in CPD, appraisal and teaching
The post-holder will be expected to assess and manage patients suffering from a range of eating disorders; this will include both psychiatric and general medical care. Management will include both pharmacological and psychological treatments. The post-holder will be expected to carry out a full medical assessment, perform a mental state examination and perform a physicalexamination when appropriate.
The post-holder will support nonmedical members of the multidisciplinary team and review patients as required at their request.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full GMC at time of appointment
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full GMC at time of appointment
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
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).
