Rehabilitation Associate Specialist

We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for a Rehab Associate Specialist to work for a private secure service based in Hertfordshire. This is a full-time role, where you will provide a comprehensive medical support across this locked rehab service that specialises in treating people with personality disorder and provides a rehabilitation and recovery role for those people suffering from a mental illness.

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum

Position: Rehab Associate Specialist

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Setting: 30 bed rehab service for men and women

Location: Hertfordshire

For this role, you will be responsible for:

• Clinical assessment, formulation and treatment
• Ensuring an adequate handover to colleagues including out of hours when on call.
• Seeking collateral history from other professionals and family.
• Completing discharge letters/reports/s62 forms as required in a timely manner.
• Preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearing reports under the supervision of the Consultant.
• Depending on your experience, providing oral evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearings under the supervision of the Consultant.
• Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities by conducting audits, research and teaching.
• Work effectively with colleagues to ensure that patients have access to appropriate medical cover at all times.
• Providing prospective cover to other specialty doctors when they are on leave
• There will be an on-call rota you will be asked to be part of.

What benefits are on offer?

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! (pro-rata)
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
• Free meals while on duty
• Employee Assistance Services
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover

For this role, we're looking for someone who is:

• Full GMC registration
• Experience 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 similar environment
• MRCPsych (desirable)
• Section 12 (2) approval (desirable)
• AC status (desirable)
• A minimum of 4 years in the registrar or staff grade and/or specialty doctor grade and/or in the clinical and/or senior clinical medical officer grades.
• A minimum of 10 years medical work (either a continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification which is (or would at the time have been) acceptable by the GMC for full, limited or temporary (but not provisional) registration.
• The candidate should have substantial and relevant clinical experience.
• Sound medical skills and knowledge.
• Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the psychiatry sector offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS and private sector, many exclusive to Athona
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
• Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Frankie on 01277 286 033.