Core Trainee in Psychiatry

This LAS post is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious doctor to take on a fixed-term placement in a uniquely configured NHS Trust. We want to recruit a person of high calibre who has a passion for psychiatry and who is contemplating future specialist training in this specialty. Although this is not a recognised training post, the post-holder will be given the same training opportunities as trainees in the service. The post-holder will be taking on an active role within an established and effective mental health service providing assessment and review of patients receiving secondary care interventions. The start date is immediate. Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibilities To attend the inpatient wards and outpatients as required. To participate in the relevant duty rota as detailed in the section out-of-hours cover arrangements. Psychiatry :

• To undertake psychiatric assessments and reviews of patients referred to respective services, under direct and indirect consultant or senior psychiatrist's supervision.
• To provide appropriate clinical cover in cases of emergency or urgent clinical need.
• To support a seamless service and continuity of care, especially with the community mental health services.
• To support a patient-centred service, encouraging social inclusion and respecting diversity.
• To work with other clinical staff in achieving high standards of assessment and care for all patients presenting to the service.
• To adopt the Care Programme Approach and support integrated care pathways.
• To carry out HoNOS scoring and PbR clustering in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary teams., Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion / belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Essential
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Have evidence of either :
• Current employment in a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme
• 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competencies from a UKFPO- affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice.
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competencies) by the intended start date.
• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patients.
  
  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 13,000 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 Trusts 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.

1 day ago Salary £41,750.00-£54,468.00 yearly Job type
• Temporary