Job Description
Job description
This is a part time (8 PA) General Adult Specialist Doctor post, working in the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) and At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) Services across Dorset. The ARMS service is primarily a psychologically led service, but the successful applicant will provide medical oversight to the team.
The post holder will provide clinical expertise in assessment and management of a broad range of mental health conditions. In the EIP team, the postholder will be involved in new patient assessments, medical reviews, CPA reviews, mental health act assessments, mental health review tribunals and making decisions about discharging patients. This is often in the home setting. The applicant must have excellent communication, organisational, and management skills. It is a Pan Dorset service, with a multidisciplinary model of team working.
The post holder will liaise closely between EIP and ARMS service, and primary care. The age range for EIP service is 14-65 and 14-35 for ARMS.
The EIP team are based in the Hillcrest Unit in Bournemouth.
The post holder will provide sound clinical experience in areas such as assessment and management of a broad range of mental health conditions
including psychosis; mental state examinations; risk assessments; medical treatments; multidisciplinary model of team working; interface with primary care; cross cultural psychiatry.
In EIP the Team doctor will be involved in, assessing patients, performing
CPA reviews, medical reviews, home visits to patients, mental health act assessments,mental health review tribunals and making decisions about discharging patients.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 201+. It’s also why +5% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 8+% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Simon Potterton Job title: Service Lead for Specialist Services Email address: spotterton@nhs.net Telephone number: 0120XXXXXX
We would welcome the opportunity to meet with any interested candidates prior to the interviews or submission of an application. If you have any role specific questions, please email Simon Potterton (EIS/ARMS Service Lead) spotterton@nhs.net 07785 +065+2.
If you would like a pre application conversation with the Chief Medical Officer, please contact Julie Street (Executive PA to the Chief Medical Officer) on 0120XXXXXX or via email to julie.street3@nhs.net
This is a part time (8 PA) General Adult Specialist Doctor post, working in the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) and At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) Services across Dorset. The ARMS service is primarily a psychologically led service, but the successful applicant will provide medical oversight to the team.
The post holder will provide clinical expertise in assessment and management of a broad range of mental health conditions. In the EIP team, the postholder will be involved in new patient assessments, medical reviews, CPA reviews, mental health act assessments, mental health review tribunals and making decisions about discharging patients. This is often in the home setting. The applicant must have excellent communication, organisational, and management skills. It is a Pan Dorset service, with a multidisciplinary model of team working.
The post holder will liaise closely between EIP and ARMS service, and primary care. The age range for EIP service is 14-65 and 14-35 for ARMS.
The EIP team are based in the Hillcrest Unit in Bournemouth.
The post holder will provide sound clinical experience in areas such as assessment and management of a broad range of mental health conditions
including psychosis; mental state examinations; risk assessments; medical treatments; multidisciplinary model of team working; interface with primary care; cross cultural psychiatry.
In EIP the Team doctor will be involved in, assessing patients, performing
CPA reviews, medical reviews, home visits to patients, mental health act assessments,mental health review tribunals and making decisions about discharging patients.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 201+. It’s also why +5% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 8+% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Simon Potterton Job title: Service Lead for Specialist Services Email address: spotterton@nhs.net Telephone number: 0120XXXXXX
We would welcome the opportunity to meet with any interested candidates prior to the interviews or submission of an application. If you have any role specific questions, please email Simon Potterton (EIS/ARMS Service Lead) spotterton@nhs.net 07785 +065+2.
If you would like a pre application conversation with the Chief Medical Officer, please contact Julie Street (Executive PA to the Chief Medical Officer) on 0120XXXXXX or via email to julie.street3@nhs.net
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Specialist Doctor in EIS and At-Risk Mental State Services position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Bournemouth offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.