NHS Jobs • London BR3 3BX
About this role
The primary duties of this 8 PA speciality doctor post is to provide clinical care for the patient admitted to the National Autism Unit. The post holder will conduct routine ward based physical and mental health reviews as well as interventions, attend CPA reviews, and carry out liaison work with community network and multi-disciplinary colleagues from the unit. The post holder will provide clinical cross cover for the other non consultant medical workforce and vice versa. The post holder will be employed by the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. Assessment of new referrals under consultant supervision including outreach visits Provide comprehensive assessment report under consultant supervision Admission assessment and documentation Assessment of capacity under supervision and / or in liaison with other discipline leads Develop an understanding of The Mental Health Act 1983 (r. 2007) Compile Mental Health Review Tribunals / Managwrs Hearing Medical reports adequate supervision will be provided Provide Medical evidence for Mental Health Review Tribunals / Managers Hearing when required adequate shadowing opportunities and supervision will be provided Prepare medical input for weekly MDT meetings and three monthly CPA meetings (*CPA meeting format is currently under review) Leading MDT reviews, Minute taking, chairing CPA meetings Necessary documentation on electronic patient records Background research regarding complex clinical presentations Audit and teaching, and undertaking clinical research on the unit seeking publication Liaison with medical colleagues to ensure optimal medical care