Middle-Grade doctors with Adult Psychiatry

Doctors Direct has new opportunities for Middle-Grade doctors with Adult Psychiatry experience. We have multiple roles at many sites across South London providing inpatient and outpatient adult mental health care for patients aged 18 to 65.

Our client is looking for doctors who can manage their own time and workload, work in multi-professional teams, and have experience in relevant specialties such as in-patient psychiatry, liaison psychiatry, home treatment or addictions is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Responsible for patients aged 18 to 65 in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Some specialties include liaison, substance misuse, rehabilitation psychiatry, eating disorder psychiatry, and neuropsychiatry.
  • Work directly with patients suffering from a range of mental health problems and provide an excellent standard of practice and care
  • Assess patients by reviewing their mental and physical health, their background and current social situation, thoughts and past health issues, as well as any potential risk factors.
  • Take notes and keep detailed records of any interactions and decisions.
  • Decide on suitable psychiatric treatment plans for patients, which often include a mix of psychological, medical, and social interventions in conjunction with other health professionals.
  • Prescribe medication when necessary.
  • Monitor and review treatment regularly.
  • Have excellent knowledge of physiology, anatomy, psychology, pharmacology, and mental health law, as well as an awareness of the social factors that influence mental health.
  • Work closely within, or lead, a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, including psychiatric nurses, psychologists and occupational therapists.

Details about the Role:

  • Various specialities required: Adult Psychiatry
  • Locations:  Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham & Southwark (South London areas – you pick which location suits you)
  • Start Date: ASAP-ongoing, no end date yet
  • Days per week: Monday-Friday (our client will accept part time doctors 2-3 days per week)
  • Shift Pattern: 9:00-17:00, including on call occasionally
  • Pay rate: £50-£70 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Payment method: PAYE we do NOT facilitate payment through LTD/umbrella companies

The minimum requirements for the role are:

  • Valid GMC
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Clinical attachment complete
  • Minimum 3 months paid UK experience

About the Trust:

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides the widest range of mental health and substance misuse services in the UK. Locally, it provides clinical services to a combined population of nearly two million people across eight London boroughs.

The Trust, rated as good by the CQC, has a five year strategy of Aiming High, Changing lives which sees the Trust focussing on improving crisis, inpatient and community services across the London borough’s it serves. This is to ensure the patients receive the right care, at the right place, at the right time and in the most appropriate setting.

How to apply?

To find out more about this opportunity and others please call 03330 143 652 to speak to one of our dedicated recruitment consultants. If you’d like to apply, please email your CV to doctorsjobs@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk.

Disclaimer:

As an equal opportunities organization, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.