Consultant Psychiatrist - York

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Consultant doctor in psychiatry will take the lead role during the stage of stabilisation where poly medications, unstable presentations, fragmented social networks of support need to be, rationalised to be more manageable and helpful for the person. They will take the lead and strategic role within the multi-interdisciplinary team providing psychiatry input within the BIRT neurobehavioural model to people with acquired brain injury.

The post will be operationally accountable to the Hospitals Registered Manager, who has access to a range of administrative and governance resources embedded at the hospital. Additionally, will be clinically accountable to the Director of Clinical Services. This post involves administration of the Mental Health Act and governance within the services.

TEACHING AND TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

To support in-house specialist teaching and training programmes supporting compassion focused approaches, the holistic neurobehavioral approach, and multiple therapeutic interventions.

To take the lead in establishing and developing associations with academic programmes or Institutes as agreed and appropriate.

To support the overall training and development of the multi/inter disciplinary team.

RESEACH RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure all research is completed in line with framework detailed in Brainkinds policy.

Participation in clinical audit and research as appropriate to clinical governance.

Contributing to, or developing, specific research projects existing or to be agreed.

To undertake, any reasonable travelling requirements, in order to fulfil the tasks and responsibilities of the role.

To undertake any other duties as may from time to time be specified by Brainkind, that is within the level and responsibility appropriate to the grade of post.

To include driving Brainkinds and People We Support vehicles, ensuring People We Support activities and appointments are fulfilled.

Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve own knowledge, professional competence and support continual learning and development.

Use reflective practice, identify own learning needs through proactive participation in clinical supervision and Brainkinds Being our Best performance review process, and demonstrate commitment to recording of continuous professional development.

Work within the limits of own competence and seek advice and support when needed.

To participate in regular training sessions, both formal and informal, on a variety of topics relevant to your role.

To attend and participate in training programmes/courses, both in the locality and other Brainkind premises and external sources, as appropriate for the role and development in agreement with your line Manager.

Attend and implement all mandatory training provided by Brainkind and be aware of other learning opportunities.

The post holder will be expected, at all times, to be familiar and comply with the written policies, procedures and guidelines for good practice, issued by Brainkind.

Take personal responsibility for own health and safety and report incidents and potential hazards as necessary.

You will be required to effectively manage your time to balance the demands of this role in an environment that can have unpredictable work patterns during your working time, changing priorities and frequent interruptions. You should be able to quickly and effectively adapt your working practices to meet the needs of the People We Support you are working with.

As a result of their condition or associated psychological factors, some People We Support may exhibit challenging behaviours such as swearing, disinhibited behaviour and aggression. You will need to be able to manage these behaviours with compassion and professionalism. In some settings you may also be required to use appropriate physical intervention techniques once trained and competent.

You may be required to support People We Support with personal care which may involve exposure to bodily fluids.

You may be required to support People We Support with mobility issues using approved moving and handling techniques which may include the ability to push a wheelchair or use a hoist.

Within the culture of Brainkind is the recognition that the carers must also be cared for, there is every opportunity to seek the advice, assistance and support of colleagues in trying to achieve goals and resolve problems.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych.
• Additional clinical qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Approved clinician status.
• Approved under S12.
• Excellent knowledge in specialty.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.

Requirements

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
• Ability/willingness to travel and stay overnight to meet the operation need.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Brainkind

Address

Brainkind Neurological Centre York

Bishopthorpe Road

York

YO23 1DE

Employer's website

https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)