Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to recruit a Part Time Specialty Doctor with Section 12(2) status who will be based at Forston Clinic and will join a well-established Home Treatment Team providing acute care to both adult and older adults with functional mental illness from across West Dorset.
The team work closely with the Community Teams and the inpatient wards both in Forston Clinic and St Ann's Hospital. The aim is to be an alternative to hospital admission and provide care in their community in a timely manner. The team is multidisciplinary in nature and there is an ANP working alongside the consultant.
Main duties of the job
This is a part time post for a Part time General Adult or Older People Psychiatrist Section 12(2) approved working in Forston Clinic and in the community in the West Dorset.
The postholder will work with the HTT West providing acute care to patients registered with general practitioners within West Dorset. The Team provides patient-centered consultant and Nurse-led care. The Specialty Doctor will be supported by a Consultant, an ANP, a psychologist, in addition to the wider multidisciplinary team. The Team has the opportunity to access the recovery House Beds (3) in Weymouth to support patients.
The HTT West works alongside the HTT East based in St Ann's Hospital in Poole, aiming to provide similar approach and excellent quality of care to patients transitioning from one side of the county to the other.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a License to Practice.
- A minimum of four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Additional clinical qualification
- MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g., membership of a psychiatry college in another country.
Eligibility
Essential
- Section 12(2) approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post
Desirable
- Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g. general practice, medicine.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho- social perspective and wider medical knowledge.
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Make decisions based on evidence and experience including contribution of others.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Desirable
- Teaching Experience
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within the NHS or comparable service.
Management Skills
Essential
- Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care.
- Able to manage priorities
- Evidence of management/Leadership skills training
Desirable
- Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in the NHS organizations and importance in patient care.
- Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation
Self-Awareness
Essential
- To understand own strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning.
- To understand the stresses involved in being a psychiatrist and how to manage these appropriately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a License to Practice.
- A minimum of four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Additional clinical qualification
- MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g., membership of a psychiatry college in another country.
Eligibility
Essential
- Section 12(2) approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post
Desirable
- Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g. general practice, medicine.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho- social perspective and wider medical knowledge.
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Make decisions based on evidence and experience including contribution of others.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Desirable
- Teaching Experience
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within the NHS or comparable service.
Management Skills
Essential
- Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care.
- Able to manage priorities
- Evidence of management/Leadership skills training
Desirable
- Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in the NHS organizations and importance in patient care.
- Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation
Self-Awareness
Essential
- To understand own strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning.
- To understand the stresses involved in being a psychiatrist and how to manage these appropriately.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
