JOB DESCRIPTION
ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST IN PSYCHIATRY
JOB DETAILS
Job Title:
Associate Specialist in Psychiatry
Location:
Combat Stress Treatment Centre, Leatherhead, Surrey
Department:
Clinical
Status:
Permanent
Hours:
37.5 Negotiable
Reporting to:
Consultant Psychiatrist / Operations Manager Tyrwhitt House
OVERALL PURPOSE
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To work as directed by the Consultant Psychiatrist and the Medical Director, assessing,
diagnosing and recommending treatment of veterans on both a residential and outpatient
basis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Service Provision
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To be clinically responsible for the management of patients at a local level
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To provide highly specialist psychological assessment to inform consultation, diagnosis and
monitoring
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To contribute to the discussions in relation to assessment, treatment and discharge
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To provide both outpatient and inpatient clinics for both new patients and patients in need
of review
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To provide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals both within
the multidisciplinary team and externally

To participate in clinical audit and review of outcomes working towards achievement of
national and local performance management targets

To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide
advice to other professionals, both internal and external on risk assessment and risk
management
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To contribute to multidisciplinary treatment planning within both the treatment centre and
the community outreach service and liaise with external clinicians as appropriate.
Governance

To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council Mental Health Act
Section 12 (2) approval and to abide by professional codes of conduct
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To ensure that the statutory mental health responsibilities of the Organisation are carried out
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To comply with the Organisation’s agreed policies and procedures

To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively
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To participate actively in CPD and maintain good standing with the Royal College for CPD.
Audit and Research
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To participate in audit of clinical practice and assist with data collection for research.
Education and Training

To undertake mandatory training and appropriate training identified through supervision
and appraisal

To identify own training and developmental needs and participate in a personal
development plan to meet identified needs

To provide support, guidance and supervision to junior staff.

To contribute to the internal clinical education programme of clinical staff.
Professional responsibilities

To maintain professional registration and follow guidelines for conduct and professional
practice

To maintain the confidentiality of all client data in line with Organisational policy and the
Data Protection Act 1998
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To represent the Organisation in a professional manner at all times.
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To comply with clinical supervision arrangements.
General Responsibilities

To supervise junior members of staff when required.
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To fully understand and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Organisation
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To be compliant with the administrative and clinical processes defined
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To work in a flexible and responsive way to meet the changing needs of the service users
and demands of the service
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To promote a recovery focus throughout the veterans’ treatment journey
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To promote equality, diversity and the rights of the service users
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To support partnership working

To follow safeguarding procedures to minimise risk of harm to children or vulnerable adults

To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate
with the role, including project work, internal rotation (as per contract) and absence cover

To contribute to the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment by adhering to
Health and Safety Organisational policies.
RISK MANAGEMENT
As an employee of the Society you are required to be risk aware, readily able to identify risks faced
by you and by the Society in the course of your day-to-day employment. Where a new risk is
identified it is to be reported through your line manager.
We reserve the right to ask you from time to time to undertake any other reasonable duties as
required within this role.
Signature – Job Holder
Date
Signature – Head of Clinical Service
Date
Reviewed: November 2014
Next Review Date: November 2015
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