Role Title:

Junior Doctor

Reports To:

Medical Director

Location:

USA

Job Purpose:

This role supports Consultants and Associate Specialists in assessing and treating patients admitted under the Mental Health Act or informally. The focus is on delivering safe, respectful, and high-quality care.

• Provide daily medical support for assigned inpatients and cover colleagues when needed.
• Work closely with the nursing team to resolve any gaps in patient care and ensure overall wellbeing.
• Update medication charts, discharge prescriptions, and ensure compliance with hospital prescribing policies.
• Confirm allergy status for every patient and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Complete full admission assessments, including psychiatric history, physical examination, and risk evaluation.
• Contact families, carers, and community professionals to gather information relevant to patient care.
• Ensure all patients receive timely physical health checks and arrange additional tests or referrals as needed.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and morning briefings when allocated.
• Conduct weekly one-to-one reviews with patients and record all findings clearly.
• Participate in clinical audits and produce required reports such as ward updates and discharge summaries.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Medical Director or supervising Consultant.

Medication & Prescribing Responsibilities Follow all guidelines outlined in the hospital’s Medicines Policy.

• Use the electronic prescribing system for all medication charts and ensure required details are documented (allergies, legal paperwork, dosage, route, frequency).
• Clearly record PRN medication limits, purpose, and first-line/second-line options.
• Document stop dates, non-administered doses, and provide full rationale for any medication changes.
• Prepare clinical updates and present patient progress at MDT meetings.
• Communicate with external professionals when required.

✅ MBBS or equivalent medical degree.

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to deliver safe acute care.
• Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues.
• Good teamwork skills and willingness to collaborate across disciplines.
• Professional conduct, reliability, and adherence to medical ethics.
• Up-to-date medical knowledge and capability to practise safely.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Meets health requirements outlined by GMC standards.
• Current resuscitation training and ability to manage urgent situations.
• Able to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and recognise personal limits.
• Demonstrates awareness of clinical governance and learning from errors.
• Good organisational skills, punctuality, and responsible use of IT systems.