Consultant Psychiatrist in OA Rochford & Castlepoint

at  Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Provide clinical leadership and be the Responsible Clinician for all patients open to the community team. Review new patients in a timely manner and oversee the clinical management of patients. Will be available for timely meetings, MDT and facilitate discharge planning. Carry out duties as Responsible Clinician, including Mental Health Act assessments, preparation of tribunal reports and giving oral evidence at managers hearings and mental health review tribunals for Patients under CTO.
There is1 patient under CTO at present. Be actively involved in supporting staff development and in effecting continual service improvement. Provide clinical supervision to the trainees, as well as supervising the specialty doctor. Clinical Audit: The post holder will participate in audit to ensure the continuous improvement of the service.
The post holder will only be expected to provide cover for holidays and absences with an agreement with other Consultant Colleagues in the are

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