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    Specialty Doctor in Community Learning Disability - Southampton, United Kingdom - Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

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    There is an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to work within the Community Learning Disability Team for adults in Hampshire, covering West Hampshire (Totton, Eastleigh, New Forest and Andover). This is a 5 PA a week role, working in Specialist Services in Southern Health.

    The Specialty Doctor will work alongside the MDT in Community services, as well as the broader Division of Specialist Services within SHFT to ensure the delivery of safe, responsive and effective clinical services. They will also work with partner agencies, such as Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG, and Hampshire County Council. Job description and person specification are available on NHS jobs, or via Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust HR. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Dr Clare Bridger, Consultant LD Psychiatrist and Interim Divisional Medical Director to discuss. Main duties of the job The Community Team is based at Sterne 1-3, Tatchbury Mount, Calmore. The post involves travelling around the area the team covers, but technology is also being used appropriately to limit travel. However, home visits are necessary, and are always arranged appropriately. There is a Consultant Psychiatrist within the team. The team offers nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language in-put. It provides specialist health advice to service users, their families and car-ers in partnership with a wide range of agencies. There is also access to a Hampshire wide Intensive Support Team. All routine cases are assessed by a telephone screening, and a clinical assessment is undertaken, allocation to psychiatry usually takes place after team discussion. Work is currently being undertaken to look at a Single Point of Access for all LD services. The team takes a holistic approach to the assessment and management of our patient population and the post holder would be expected to work to this ethos. The team accepts referrals from a range of sources including the service users, their carers or primary care. The majority of service users are seen in clinic with a smaller group being offered community visits. Services provided are centred on 7 areas of clinical practice: mental health, dementia, challenging behaviour, autism, forensic, epilepsy and complex health needs. About us Are you committed to providing remarkable care and service? Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference every day? We want to meet you Southern Health is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health and learning disabilities. We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and neglect through our 6,500 strong workforce. Southern Health has over 300 sites across the county and we serve 1.5 million people throughout all stages of their lives. Our aim is to work alongside the people we support (and our health and care partners) to deliver the best possible care and constantly improve. Here at SHFT we have so much to be proud of:
    • Working as a team and supporting each other, we put patients and our staff at the heart of everything we do.
    • We have a skilled and diverse workforce and are committed to our staff development, offering bespoke training packages, leadership pathways and career opportunities.
    • We offer a variety of benefits such as an amazing pension scheme, generous annual leave, Childcare Choices scheme, many discounts (Blue Light card, The Company Shop, NHS Staff Discounts, cycle to work scheme) and much more.
    Come to work with us, together we will provide outstanding treatment and care to improve lives. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential
    • Recognised basic Medical Degree
    • Full GMC Registration with license to practice
    Desirable
    • MRCPsych.
    • Section 12(2) approved
    Experience Essential
    • 3 years full time service in Psychiatry since registration, or equivalent
    • Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute & community psychiatric settings
    • Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent)
    Desirable
    • Experience in other Psychiatric sub specialities
    • Experience in Learning Disability Psychiatry
    Additional Criteria Essential
    • Ability to take a full Psychiatric history, mental state and physical history for Learning Disability patients
    • Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical workload
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Dictate clear, concise letters to other professionals
    • Competent to work without direct supervision
    • Good understanding ICD 10 diagnoses, psychotropic medication and psychological therapies
    • Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet
    • Knowledge of different models of care
    Desirable
    • Evidence of performance that is above average
    • Knowledge of Risk Management
    • Knowledge of recent developments and drug advances in Learning Disability Psychiatry
    • Demonstrate use of evidence based practise
    Employer details Employer name Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Tatchbury Mount

    Calmore

    Southampton

    Hampshire

    SO40 2RZ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 348-SS-MED-0016A #J-18808-Ljbffr

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