NHS Locum Specialty Doctor in Inpatient Forensic Psychiatry

Overview

The Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Specialty doctor to join the team on a fixed term, full time basis, based at Robin Pinto Unit in Luton. The vacancy has arisen as temporary cover for .

This well-established post will cover the low secure male service supporting male patients who require low secure inpatient care in Bedfordshire. The post holder will provide cover for the Robin Pinto secure ward. The service covers areas of Essex, Bedford and Luton. The ward tends to have a turnover of 6 or so new patients in any one year. The ward is an 18 bed unit. The vast majority of patients are detained under Part 3 sections of the Mental Health Act. The ward accommodates inpatients patients who suffer from enduring and severe mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar affective disorder, which in some cases is resistant to treatment. There is strong emphasis on treatment in line with the recovery model.

Responsibilities

The post holder w...