Job summary
- Main area
- Psychiatry
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- 12 months (12 months fixed term contract / secondment if applying within the NHS)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 383-SPE-5188-24-A
- Employer
- Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Unity Mill
- Town
- Belper
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 pa, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor (SAS) - Eating Disorders
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
This is a 9 PA post fixed term for 12 months within the Adult Eating Disorder Service based at Unity Mill, Belper.
It is an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor role in Adult Eating Disorders. Candidates will be registered with a licence to practice from the General Medical Council.
This position would be suitable for candidates with experience in general adult psychiatry, an interest in Eating Disorders.
Candidates with predominant General Medicine or General Practice experience would also be welcome to apply.
The post holder would work alongside and support the team’s Consultant Psychiatrists and ED-Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Within this post there would be opportunity to develop skills and knowledge of psychiatric assessment and management of Eating Disorders.
This post would suit any candidate interested in further training towards Specialist Registration.
“It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract. “
Main duties of the job
To work closely with the ED Consultant Psychiatrist/s and MDT with the following:
- Assess and treat patients in the community
- Review patients admitted to an acute hospital or acute psychiatric hospital
- Assess patients who may need an Eating Disorder Unit admission
- Undertake urgent and routine psychiatric assessments when necessary
- Liaise with GPs regarding a service users medical monitoring results
- Liaise with other parts of the service and GPs and non-NHS organisations wherever applicable
- Provide medical support to the MDT
- Ensure effective and timely documentation and communication of clinical decision making and management plans
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 days after 2 year's service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with GMC standards
- Evidence of achievement of STI/CTI competencies in mental health speciality
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
- Participated in continuous professional development
Skills/Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
- Relevant mental health clinical knowledge
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Excellent communication skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanna Miatt
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Eating Disorders
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01773 881467
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Team
Kingsway Hospital
- Telephone
- 01332 564856 option 1, option 1
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