Specialty Doctor - Forensic Low Secure Units - Oxford

We are recruiting for a Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry to join ourLow Secure Services at Littlemore Mental Health Centre in Oxford. This is a full-time post based at Thames House, a female low secure unit, with clinical responsibility across our male low secure unit, Wenric ward. You'll work closely with experienced Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists in a well-established multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality psychiatric and physical healthcare to a complex and rewarding patient group. The role offers comprehensive inpatient work including admissions, ward rounds, CPA reviews, discharge planning and Mental Health Act responsibilities, within a service that values relational security, thoughtful risk management and collaborative practice. Oxford Health delivers outstanding forensic mental health care across the Thames Valley and is committed to supporting doctors at all career stages. You will benefit from regular consultant supervision, a balanced job plan with dedicated CPD time, strong SAS peer support and access to CESR development pathways. Teaching, audit and service development are actively encouraged. We are looking for applicants with full GMC registration and at least one year's full -time postgraduate training in a medical speciality within the NHS. Come and join one of the UK's leading mental health Trusts and our well-established Thames Valley Forensic Mental Health Service to deliver clinical excellence and compassionate care to service users.,

• Day-to-day management of the inpatients across both Low Secure Units. This will include clerking of new admissions, day to day care of inpatients, assessment and management of physical health conditions and making referrals where appropriate, contribution to ward rounds (including typing contemporaneous clinical notes into the electronic patient records), CPA review and discharge planning meetings, and occasional representations at Mental Health Act Tribunals.
• Providing timely written correspondence to relevant professionals documenting assessments, ongoing management, progress, and eventual discharge using Trust IT and clinical records systems - training will be provided where needed.
• Working collaboratively with other agencies, in particular liaison with staff from other teams to manage risk, physical health difficulties and smooth and timely transfer into and out of the unit.
• Cover planned annual leave or emergency sick leave for other SAS doctors working at Littlemore Hospital, and this will be reciprocated.
• Contribution to developing and delivering improved clinical services as outlined in the National Service Framework for Mental Health.
• Contribute to the collection of data as required by the Trust and other relevant agencies. This includes the timely recording of clinical activity data, and participation in clinical audit -with appropriate administrative support
  
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As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team