Specialty Doctor in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to work on our Adult Mental Health Ward in the Harrow Mental Health Centre, Northwick Park Hospital. Our adult mental health ward are 18-bed adults inpatient ward in Harrow Mental Health unit. Eastlake Ward is predominately for working-age adults in mental health crisis and requiring acute hospital admission. The successful candidates will be highly motivated, energetic and passionate about delivering high quality care to patients acute and chronic psychiatric conditions, ensuring that assessment and interventions are provided in a sensitive, accessible and culturally appropriate way., In line with the NHS 10-year long term plan, CNWL Harrow has embedded the Trauma Informed Approach, for, in our mental health wards. All staff receive regular training and supervision in both formulation and treatment, using this approach. The Inpatient care is delivered by an integrated multi-disciplinary team with a shared sense of ownership for the ward environment as well as the clinical services provided. The post-holders will adopt a pragmatic leadership style as a way of promoting this type of ward environment, thus ensuring collaborative working both at a clinical and an operational level.

The position requires full GMC registration and we are looking for candidates with at least three years' experience in general adult psychiatry to work in a busy acute psychiatric ward for inpatients. The post-holders will be part of a medical team of a ward consisting of a Consultant Psychiatrist and up to two Trainee Doctors. The post-holders will contribute to and help the Trainees with their development as well as contribute to cover when the consultant is on leave. Applicants should have experience of team working, possess sound organisation skills and be able to work on their own initiative. Effective communication and empathic skills are essential, and a commitment to outstanding patient care.

CNWL is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We provide healthcare to a third of London, Milton Keynes and parts of Kent, Surrey and Hampshire. Our services are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Additional opportunities for the post-holders:

• Attendance at the Imperial MRCPsych courses for those who intend to sit the RCPsych examinations
• One to one supervision with a Consultant
• Participation in local CPD activities
  
  £59,175 to £95,400 a year plus London weighting of £2162 per annum pro rata