Specialty Doctor Assertive Outreach TeamNHS

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor to work 8 sessions per week, on a six month fixed term contract, within our Assertive Outreach team. The team provides intensive support to people who are suffering from a mental health problem and are the most vulnerable. They support people who have historically avoided contact with mental health services and do this using a flexible and creative approach to engagement.

The post holder will support the Consultant Psychiatrist to co-ordinate and deliver care plan through multidisciplinary working arrangements to the Solihull Assertive Outreach service. The clinical base is Lyndon Clinic, Solihull, B92 8PW.

The successful candidate will require full registration with the General Medical Council and have completed at least four years' postgraduate training at least two of which will be within a psychiatry training programme or equivalent experience and competences.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities will include:

o Assessment of service user needs with emphasis on collaborative working.o Working with service users and their families and carers, building upon their strengths and abilities.o Tailored assessments and interventions around Coping Strategies, Managing Risk, Relapse Prevention, Substance Misuse, Psychological Interventions, Medication Management and promotion of Engagement with Treatment Plans.o Development or risk assessment and management plans in conjunction with the multi disciplinary team.o Assessments under the Mental Health Act where appropriateo Assisting service users in maintaining good physical health.

Job description

For a detailed description of the role and its main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.