Job summary
Based in a popular area of West London, we are looking for a dynamic and skilled colleague to provide consultant input to the Ealing Specialist Older Adult Mental Health Service (SOAMHS) within the Older People's Mental Health Service (OPMHS). The service provides care to patients aged over 70 presenting with a severe functional mental health condition, working closely with the Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Service.
It is a specialist commissioned service with a highly skilled and synergistic multidisciplinary team. The Care Quality Commission awarded the West London NHS Trust Community-Based Mental Health Services for Older People a "Good" rating.
WLT is one of the largest most diverse mental health services in the UK, employing around 4300 staff who are providing care and treatment for around 20,000 people each year and serving a local population of approximately 800,000 residents in the boroughs of Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham. Clinical services are rated as Good by the CQC with an Outstanding rating for Caring.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be based primarily at Elm Lodge in Greenford, Ealing. The post will involve leadership of the MDT as well as consultation/liaison GPs, primary care services and other mental health teams.
We are looking for a colleague with experience of working in older adult mental health services who is an excellent clinician, enthusiastic leader and mentor and who is passionate about continuous service improvement. You should have good communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to community care for older people, and be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and flexibly with a multi professional team.
The roles report directly to the Clinical Director, Medical Lead and Head of Operations.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This is a great opportunity to work within an established assessment and treatment service. You will play an integral role in taking opportunities to further develop the service and provide clinical and managerial leadership to the team.
Please note the configuration of staff and exact details of the post may change in order to facilitate further development.
The team consists of the following staff
The community SOAMHS Services are managed by an 8b Service manger
The SOAMHS services in Ealing include:
1 consultant (advertised post)
1 specialty doctor
1 CT 1-3
Band 7 team manager
3 x Band 6 nurses
2 CSW
Band 7 psychology input (8 sessions)
Band 6 OT input (8 sessions)
Band 5 admin
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This is a great opportunity to work within an established assessment and treatment service. You will play an integral role in taking opportunities to further develop the service and provide clinical and managerial leadership to the team.
Please note the configuration of staff and exact details of the post may change in order to facilitate further development.
The team consists of the following staff
The community SOAMHS Services are managed by an 8b Service manger
The SOAMHS services in Ealing include:
1 consultant (advertised post)
1 specialty doctor
1 CT 1-3
Band 7 team manager
3 x Band 6 nurses
2 CSW
Band 7 psychology input (8 sessions)
Band 6 OT input (8 sessions)
Band 5 admin
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
- Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- GMC Specialist Register (old age psychiatry or dual training in both adult and old age) or within six months
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
- Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- GMC Specialist Register (old age psychiatry or dual training in both adult and old age) or within six months
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).
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).
