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Specialty Doctor
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Salary: £85,000
Hours: 37.5 per week
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time

A well-established 90-bedded hospital located in a beautiful setting is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join a team of experienced consultants. The hospital provides rehabilitation, recovery, and secure services for adult males, supporting individuals with mental health conditions and/or personality disorders.

As a Specialty Doctor, you will work alongside the Consultant Psychiatrist to provide daily medical cover for up to 28 patients. Your responsibilities will include assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients, monitoring their mental and physical well-being, and making adjustments to treatment plans as necessary.

The hospital has earned an "Outstanding" CQC rating in all five areas as of August 2019, and the team focuses on high-quality, recovery-oriented care with a variety of therapeutic programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Full GMC registration required
12 months' experience in adult psychiatry
Experience in a similar setting is preferred
Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (desirable)
Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), Mental Capacity Act 2005, and relevant codes of practice
Ability to assess and treat patients and maintain clear, comprehensive medical notes
Take clinical responsibility for patients, including participating in ward rounds and reviews
Maintain CPD and revalidation requirements as set by relevant statutory bodies
No on-call commitments
Desirable:

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Physicians, General Practitioners, or equivalent
Benefits:

25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
Birthday leave
Enhanced maternity pay
Contributory pension scheme
Development and training opportunities
Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
Discounted shopping, interest-free loan scheme for Apple products, and more

For more information or to apply, please send your CV to or call (phone number removed) for further details