Specialty Doctor - Bromley MHLT


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£63,696 to £102,689 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bromley, BR6 8NY
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Providemedical and psychiatric inputto the Mental Health Liaison Team for patients presenting to the Emergency Department and acute inpatient wards at PRUH. Undertakecomprehensive psychiatric assessments, formulate treatment and risk management plans, and provide guidance on appropriate pharmacological interventions. Ensure atimely and effective medical responseto referrals made to the Liaison Team, working in line with service priorities and national standards. Act as aSection 12approved clinician, undertaking Mental Health Act assessments within Emergency Department and inpatient settings where required. Contribute to, and where appropriate lead,clinical decisionmaking around discharge pathways, including: Referral to Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams Recommendation for admission to mental health inpatient services Work collaboratively with acute hospital staff and community mental health services to support safe transitions of care. This role is ideal for an SAS doctor with SEC 12 approved seeking to further develop their experience inliaison psychiatry, acute mental health care, and multidisciplinary working within an acute hospital setting. Oxleas and the SAS Doctor Charter Our focus is on ensuring that the huge contribution of SAS Doctors is valued and their personal development prioritised. Here are a few of the ways Oxleas recognises this: After joining Oxleas you will be welcomed by our SAS Tutor, with a personal meeting to discuss your development needs and how Oxleas can help. You will have access to wide range of training and development days in Oxleas, and across the other South London NHS Trusts, which are specifically for SAS Doctors. Anyone considering a CESR application will receive support from Oxleas and we are proud to have had successful applicants with several SAS Doctors who are currently in the process of applying. Recently introduced in Oxleas is that all substantive SAS doctors with seven or more years' in the grade will be eligible for two additional days of annual leave per annum. The SAS Charter sets out what support Staff and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors have available and what they can expect from their employers.

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