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Join Our Innovative Specialist Mental Health Inpatient Unit as a Speciality Doctor.

Are you a dedicated and passionate specialist doctor looking to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge healthcare environment?

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our dynamic team at the AWP Regional LDA Unit.

The AWP Regional LDA Unit is a pioneering Specialist Mental Health Inpatient Unit for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults.

Our mixed-gender, adult unit is one of two regional 10-bedded units across the South West, primarily serving Bath and North East Somerset, Wiltshire, Swindon (BSW ICB), with referrals from other ICB regions too. 

We offer:

State-of-the-art facilities, including individual patient bedrooms with private gardens, shared areas, and activity spaces.

Creative approaches with Hospital Rooms and Nature Based Practice

A supportive and collaborative work environment with a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

Enhanced SPA time and access to the trust education and academic program locally.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a pioneering healthcare team, we would love to hear from you! 

Join us in shaping the future of specialist mental health care for people with a learning disability and for autistic people.

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Join Our Dynamic Team!

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver Expert Medical Care: Provide exceptional medical services to our service users, ensuring the highest standards of care

Mentor and Supervise: Guide and support junior medical staff, helping them grow and excel in their roles. Ensure compliance with the New Junior Doctor Contract 2016 and Working Time Directive.

Administrative Excellence: Efficiently manage administrative tasks related to patient care and clinical operations.

Accurate Record-Keeping: Maintain precise and comprehensive clinical records, submitting them promptly.

Strategic Planning: Contribute to service and business planning for both local and broader mental health services.

Continuous Professional Development: Engage in annual appraisals, attend academic programs, and participate in CPD activities to stay at the forefront of medical advancements.

Professional Standards: Uphold professional registration with the General Medical Council and adhere to all professional codes of conduct.

Collaborative Leadership: Working closely to ensure the efficient running of our services.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to modernising and improving mental health services.

Professional Growth: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and career development.

Supportive Community: Collaborate with a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. 

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.  

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Please note that Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is not currently a sponsor under the GMC Sponsorship Scheme.  As a result, we regret to inform you that we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require GMC sponsorship