Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry-Grantham Crisis

Part‑time Specialty Doctor – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

The post holder will work at the Sycamore Centre as a part‑time Specialty Doctor in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry based with the Grantham Crisis Team. They will work alongside a skilled multi‑disciplinary team providing general psychiatric care for adults through inpatient and urgent care pathways.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate a commitment to inpatient care development, keep up to date with training, and have NHS experience in a psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a multi‑disciplinary team delivering services to patients under the care of the Grantham Crisis Team.
• Liaise with other professionals and agencies involved in patients’ care.
• Attend care‑planning meetings, ward rounds, risk assessments and referral meetings.
• See patients independently within the crisis team for psychiatric review.
• Uphold the transformation programme principles: trauma‑informed, relational and person‑centred care, and support teams in delivering the programme.
• Participate in postgraduate activities related to psychiatric services and meet CPD requirements.
• Participate in departmental studies and the medical/clinical audit process.
• Deputise for absent colleagues as required.
• Be mindful of and actively involved in current safeguarding practices.
• Assess and manage urgent and routine referrals.
• Support the crisis team MDT in managing complex patients through weekly MDT meetings and liaison with the wider system.
• Maintain accurate records as required.
• Contribute to service meetings, development of service strategy, in‑house training programmes, and the development of knowledge and skills within the service.

Qualifications

• Medical and clinical qualifications appropriate for a Specialty Doctor.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with patients in a psychiatry setting within the NHS.
• Commitment to further development in inpatient care and keeping current with training.
• Strong CPD record and willingness to meet continuing professional development requirements.
• Availability for part‑time hours in line with team needs.

Benefits

• Access to a range of wellbeing opportunities and discounts on products and services provided as part of the Trust’s benefits package.

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