Job Description

Are you a doctor interested in an exciting role in Oxfordshire delivering high quality mental health care in the community, with no on call commitment?



We have a 0.6 WTE Specialty Doctor post available in our Banbury adult community mental health team. You will join a well-staffed community team. The role is part time but we will be happy to consider applications from candidates interested in a full time role.



We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people. We support flexible working practices. You will have clinical leadership opportunities to develop services across the patch and medical education/ supervision. We would be supportive of any post holder who wishes to aim towards CESR.



As a Specialty Doctor in the team, you will join a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality mental health care to adults in the community. Please refer to the JD for further details.



Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid).



As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:

"Caring, safe and excellent"



At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:



Excellent opportunities for career progression

Individual and Trust wide learning and development

27 days annual leave up to 2 years service, 33 days after two years, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 days after 7 years with continuous service

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)

Staff networking and support groups



The Specialty Doctor Psychiatrist will be based at Banbury mental health team undertaking assessments and providing treatment to adults of working age and working with their families. The specialty doctor is expected to work closely with other members of the team. Key components of the role include:



Providing Psychiatric expertise to the MDT Contributing to assessments, treatment planning and reviews Liaising with other services eg Primary care where appropriate. Supporting quality improvement and service developments

We have described the job in detail in the attached and Person Specification, but we would be delighted to answer any questions you might have and to find out more about you.



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