Learning Disabilities Psychiatry - Specialty Doctor

Job description:

Permanent Full-Time Contract

37.5 hours per week

If you are an experienced Junior Doctor or SHO in Psychiatry then this could be the perfect role for you - ANY previous experience in Psychiatry is acceptable, making this an amazing career enhancing opportunity!

We are looking for a full-time SPECIALITY DOCTOR to support two Consultant Psychiatrists within a 48 bed Low and Medium Secure Unit catering for both male and female adults with Learning Disabilities.

Located in the East of England at the Norfolk/Suffolk border - The unit provides quality, specialised treatment and care of adults with learning disabilities where their needs challenge mainstream service provision.

All patients are detained under the Mental Health Act.

Some of the patients have a history of offending behaviour and secondary diagnoses of other conditions including:

• Personality disorders
• Asperger syndrome
• Other autistic spectrum disorders

At this unit, patients are encouraged to develop their skills in a community setting and individual programmes will vary dependent on patients' needs as they progress through medium secure to low secure and then to a step down service including continuing care / community rehabilitation.

Patients are also supported to participate in the on-site or community-based "Real Work Opportunities Programme" including employment and voluntary placements.

Provided for patients is a range of on-site facilities and activities which include:

• Therapy rooms
• A rehabilitation kitchen
• IT room
• An education room
• An art room
• Vegetable gardens
• A hairdressing salon
• Animal care
• A gym
• Horticulture areas
• Woodwork shops

We are looking for someone who...

• Is fully GMC registered (or has registration in process)
• Has any previous experience in Psychiatry (Essential)
• Has completed a formal Psychiatry Rotation Scheme
• MRCPsych (NOT essential but desirable)

Any notice period can be considered so apply now to avoid missing out on this amazing career enhancing opportunity, while making a significant difference improving the mental health of vulnerable people every day!

Disclosure

We are an equal opportunities employer.

All roles will be subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). This employer will cover the cost of a DBS check.