Associate Specialist

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a committed Associate Specialist to work in an exceptional rehabilitation service based in the Borehamwood, Hertfordshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a rehabilitation service for men and women with a mental illness including those diagnosed with a personality disorder

**To be considered for this position you must hold a Full GMC Registration**

As the Associate Specialist your key responsibilities include:

• Assessments and admissions of new patients to the service
• Obtaining collateral histories from other professionals and family
• Formulating a diagnosis in conjunction with the MDT
• Completing physical health assessments and working closely with our GP's and Physical Health Nurse to improve the physical wellbeing of patient
• Completing discharge letters/reports/SOAD forms
• Support the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach and Care and treatment plans for service users
• Work closely with our Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based prescribing
• Liaise with external professionals ad work collaboratively with commissioners and external care teams to aid seamless transitions to the community
• Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities, quality initiatives, audits, research and teaching
• Under the supervision of the Consultant, provide leadership of the clinical team and preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearing reports

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience in working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams
• To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• To have had an Appraisal/RITA within the last year
• At least 3 years' experience in Psychiatry
• Experience working as a doctor within a similar environment

The successful Associate Specialist will receive an excellent Competitive Salary. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Medical indemnity cover
• The equivalent of 30 days of annual leave - plus your birthday off
• Free meals
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

Reference ID: 6105

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV