Job summary
We are looking for a Senior House Officer (SHO) who has experience of or is passionate about working in psychiatry.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of medical and wider multi disciplinary team. The SHO will take on a role in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients within our Psychiatric Intensive Care Units and Older Age Acute units with supervision from our Consultant Psychiatrists.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities will include; Clerking in of patients, physical health and mental state examinations, participation in formulation of treatment plans, psycho education as well as input into medication management, tribunal and CPA reports amongst others.
In your day to day role you there may be times when you will be responding to psychiatric emergencies and crises when required.
Ongoing supervision and professional development will be offered in order to meet your CPD requirements.
Expected Qualifications:
Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK.
Completion of the Foundation Year 1 (F1) and Foundation Year 2 (F2) training or equivalent.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Compassion, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centredcare.
About us
Baldock Manor Hospital is a thriving service in need of new leaders to join lead our night shift team to move us further along our journey to excellence.
Over recent years Baldock Manor has undertaken extensive development work to become the hospital it is today. We have three wards; an 8 bedded female PICU service, an older working age mens 14 bed acute/High dependency unit typically for gentlemen over the age of 45/50 and a similar 10 bedded service for older working age/older age ladies. We are due to open a further PICU shortly.
Our focus is recovery for our patients with quality care and measurable outcomes at the centre of all we do. Baldock Manor boasts a full MDT with Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology and Occupational Therapy practitioners on site as well as a very able team of Senior support workers, support works, Therapies assistants and more.
Being a smaller hospital gives us the opportunity to coach and mentor our team as well as giving real ability for individuals to take a role in service design and bring their innovative ideas to the fore.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Senior House Officer (SHO) who has experience of, or is passionate about, working in psychiatry.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of medical and wider multi disciplinary team. The SHO will take on a role in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients within our Psychiatric Intensive Care Units and Older Age Acute units with supervision from our Consultant Psychiatrists.
Key Responsibilities will include; Clerking in of patients, physical health and mental state examinations, participation in formulation of treatment plans, psycho education as well as input into medication management, tribunal and CPA reports amongst others.
As an SHO you will form key working relationships with the nursing, psychology, occupational therapy and medical teams. You will develop your skills in working with external stakeholders including carers.
In your day to day role you there may be times when you will be responding to psychiatric emergencies and crises when required.
You will be expected to show diligence and maintain accurate clinical records meeting the requirements of the hospital and regulatory standards.
Ongoing supervision and professional development will be offered in order to meet your CPD requirements.
Expected Qualifications:
Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK.
Completion of the Foundation Year 1 (F1) and Foundation Year 2 (F2) training or equivalent.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Compassion, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centredcare.
Full Job description available on request
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Senior House Officer (SHO) who has experience of, or is passionate about, working in psychiatry.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of medical and wider multi disciplinary team. The SHO will take on a role in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients within our Psychiatric Intensive Care Units and Older Age Acute units with supervision from our Consultant Psychiatrists.
Key Responsibilities will include; Clerking in of patients, physical health and mental state examinations, participation in formulation of treatment plans, psycho education as well as input into medication management, tribunal and CPA reports amongst others.
As an SHO you will form key working relationships with the nursing, psychology, occupational therapy and medical teams. You will develop your skills in working with external stakeholders including carers.
In your day to day role you there may be times when you will be responding to psychiatric emergencies and crises when required.
You will be expected to show diligence and maintain accurate clinical records meeting the requirements of the hospital and regulatory standards.
Ongoing supervision and professional development will be offered in order to meet your CPD requirements.
Expected Qualifications:
Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK.
Completion of the Foundation Year 1 (F1) and Foundation Year 2 (F2) training or equivalent.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Compassion, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centredcare.
Full Job description available on request
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK.
- Completion of the Foundation Year 1 (F1) and Foundation Year 2 (F2) training or equivalent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK.
- Completion of the Foundation Year 1 (F1) and Foundation Year 2 (F2) training or equivalent.
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).
