Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Four Junior Clinical Fellow Float Doctors

image

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Today

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need relevant experience in psychiatry, a commitment to full-time work, and flexibility to cover various services while participating in the on-call rota and pursuing professional development.
  • You will manage inpatient care, attend meetings, conduct risk assessments, monitor physical health, liaise with professionals, and maintain accurate clinical records while engaging in audits and team activities.

Requirements

  • This is a full-time, one-year Junior Clinical Fellow Float Doctor post in Psychiatry with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, based in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham or Southwark.
  • The role involves working across different psychiatry services, such as inpatient, crisis, community, rehabilitation, and other specialist teams, depending on service needs, while also joining the on-call rota.
  • It offers broad clinical experience alongside protected time for professional development, including opportunities in quality improvement, research, teaching, and other non-clinical psychiatry-related work.

Responsibilities

  • manage inpatients or the team caseload and the day-to-day workload of the service
  • attend ward rounds, team meetings and CPA meetings
  • carry out risk assessments and develop risk management and care plans
  • monitor patients’ physical health including examinations and investigations
  • liaise with GPs and other internal and external professionals
  • attend external patient meetings when needed
  • make safeguarding referrals
  • maintain accurate clinical records including reports, letters, discharge summaries, and electronic notes
  • take part in audit, research, quality improvement, service development, teaching, team meetings, and reflective practice

FAQs

What is the duration of the Junior Clinical Fellow Float Doctor post?

The position is a full-time, one-year post.

In which areas will the Float Doctors be working?

The Float Doctors will work across different psychiatry services in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, or Southwark.

What types of psychiatry services will I be involved in?

You will be involved in inpatient, crisis, community, rehabilitation, and other specialist teams depending on service needs.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there will be protected time for professional development, including opportunities in quality improvement, research, teaching, and non-clinical psychiatry-related work.

What are the main duties of the Float Doctor role?

Main duties include managing inpatients, attending ward rounds, conducting risk assessments, monitoring patients' physical health, liaising with GPs and professionals, and maintaining accurate clinical records.

Is there an on-call component to this position?

Yes, the role includes joining the on-call rota.

How does South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust support staff wellbeing?

The Trust values staff wellbeing and offers counselling support, wellbeing services, and other staff perks.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

You can contact Dr Andrew Howe, the Medical Lead for Recruitment Innovation - Croydon, at andrew.howe@slam.nhs.uk for further details or informal visits.

Are there opportunities for teaching and mentoring in this role?

Yes, the role includes participation in teaching, meeting team development needs, and engaging in reflective practice.

Does this position include research opportunities?

Yes, the Trust provides strong links to research and encourages participation in quality improvement and service development initiatives.

image

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1247
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides comprehensive mental health and community care services across South London. Their mission is to improve mental health and well-being by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to those in need. The Trust aims to enhance the lives of individuals through compassionate treatment, research, and community support, ensuring access to effective and innovative mental health services.