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Person specification

Essential

Recognised basic Medical Degree
Eligible to be appointed to the Specialty Doctor Grade
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post. Eligibility to work in the UK.
Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely.
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).
Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Risk Management: knowledge of risk management.
Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute and psychiatric settings
Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
Teaching: Understanding the principles of teaching, and evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job
Research: Ability to critically appraise published research.
Audit: Experience of carrying out an audit project
Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.

Desirable

Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications MRCPsych
Section 12 Approval
Experience of working in the Home Treatment Team
Other relevant experience, e.g., specific psychological therapies
Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education or multi professional education. Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and post graduate learning and teaching
Experience of involvement in a research project and/or publication.
Interest in Research. Published audit project.

Specialty Doctor in DOPMH - Inpatient

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Person specification