Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry - Parklands Inpatient

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialty Doctor to join our Adult Mental Health Acute Admissions team on Juniper Ward at Parklands Hospital, Basingstoke. This is a full-time position 10 PAs offering a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality care within a dynamic, supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Juniper Ward is an 18-bed male inpatient unit and part of the wider Acute Care Pathway, alongside Cherry Ward a 18 bedded female ward, a 6 bed MoD Unit, a 10 bed PICU Hazel Ward, and the Crisis and Home Treatment Team.

You will be joining a well-established medical team comprising 7 consultants, 3 middle-grade doctors, and 7 junior doctors, with additional support from FY and CT trainees and, at times, higher trainees or fellow specialty doctors. Leadership is robust, with dedicated Band 7 and 8A ward and pathway managers ensuring cohesive service delivery.

This post offers excellent experience in acute psychiatry and the chance to work in a richly diverse MDT environment including psychologists, nurses, OTs, social workers, pharmacists, and more.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake timely administrative duties related to patient care.
• Accurately and comprehensively record clinical activity.
• Contribute to service and business planning where appropriate.
• Participate in annual appraisals and job plan reviews, aligning with service developments.
• Attend the Trust's academic programme, including lectures/seminars for internal CPD.
• Maintain GMC registration, Section 12(2) approval (and AC approval if held), and adhere to professional codes of conduct.
• Work collaboratively with local managers and professional colleagues to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Supervise, appraise, and support junior doctors, in line with Trust policies and the Medical Careers framework.
• Ensure junior staff operate within New Deal and Working Time Directive guidelines.
• Comply with Trust policies, procedures, standing orders, and financial instructions. Where appropriate, contribute to service financial planning and support the Medical Director and managers in service development initiatives.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 12,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust's community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parklands Hospital

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9RH

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parklands Hospital

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9RH

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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