Responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for managing inpatients under the care of the full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist based on Lime Ward.
They will work closely alongside a Core Trainee and a Trust Grade Doctor as part of the medical team.
Lime Ward is a nineteen bedded male acute inpatient unit, typically receiving around four new admissions per week, with an average length of stay of 4‑6 weeks.
The post-holder will contribute to ward reviews, participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, and maintain close liaison with community mental health teams and crisis services.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to broaden clinical knowledge and develop new skills within acute psychiatry. The post-holder will receive support to prepare tribunal reports and attend Mental Health Review Tribunals (MHRT), subject to appropriate experience.
Regular supervision will be provided by the Consultant Psychiatrist; the post-holder will have access to the weekly academic meeting and encouragement to pursue quality improvement projects.
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