Locum Specialty Doctor in LD/Forensic Unit

Job overview

The Trust is seeking to recruit a Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry to join the low secure Forensic Psychiatry Learning Disability service in Dartford. The post is based at Tarentfort Centre, Littlebrook hospital, Dartford.

The post holder will have a caseload of 20 patients spread across River Hill and Marle wards. There is 1.6WTE consultants covering the wards and the post holder would be expected to work closely with them. There is a full complement of the multidisciplinary team including ward psychologist, social worker and occupational therapist.

Main duties of the job

• Day-to-day management of inpatients on the ward, attending to both physical and mental health problems.
• Preparation of CPA reports, physical health summary reports and, if appropriate, contribute to Mental Health Review Tribunals, manager’s hearings leave applications to the Ministry of Justice for restricted patients.
• Ensure that individuals who require continued specialist intervention to address risks from mental health conditions are offered a safe effective and timely pathway through secure hospital services into the community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

Our Benefits

Here are just some of our Benefits: · Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical school · Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme · Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break · Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help · Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest · Free access to an independent counselling service · Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts · Car lease scheme · A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMMH values and promote equality and diversity.

*If you would like further information,  then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: [email protected]