Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To support the MDT and Consultant Psychiatrist.
To comply with procedures whereby members who report concerns about professional conduct or competence of medical or other colleagues.
To comply with the principles of practice laid out by the General Medical Council and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
To demonstrate compliance with legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, Mental Capacity Act, The Children Act.
To participate in annual appraisal for doctors.
To participate annually in a job plan review with the relevant Clinical Director and Service Manager or Managing Director.
To attend and participate in the academic program of the Trust, including lectures and seminars of the internal CPD program.
To comply with the regulations of the Royal College of Psychiatrists on Continuing Medical Education (CPD).
To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
To comply with confidentiality as advised by professional and Department of Health Guidelines.
To comply with proper and safe discharge procedures for patients in line with relevant partnership and national guidelines.
To comply with Trust procedures that involve users in their care.
To comply with Trust procedures about responsibility to carers.
To commit to ensuring that people from all ethnic groups have equitable access to appropriate services.
To contribute to successful multi-disciplinary working.
To comply with the Trust’s agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to support the financial management of the services and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.
To maintain good relationships with general practitioners, the CCG, Social Services, and voluntary sector organizations.