Job summary
We are looking for a 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor to provide clinical input to BEIS and BEDS.
The BEIS post is newly created due to expansion of the Buckinghamshire psychosis pathway (development of an At Risk Mental State (ARMS) Service) as well as the BEIS consultant taking on a managerial post. Service needs in this team may change as the ARMS service develops and so the proportion of overall time in this post between BEIS and BEDS may change also.
The BEDS post is newly created due to a consultant vacancy and reorganisation of the team.
The Specialty Doctor will have experience in psychiatric assessment and management and be expected to work across the 14-65 BEIS/ 18-65 (BEDS) age range. The post holder will work out of the Whiteleaf Centre in Buckinghamshire primarily, though will also conduct clinics in South Buckinghamshire (Saffron House, High Wycombe) and in the community, in line with the assertive outreach approach of the services. Successful applicants will have to demonstrate not only their experience and optimistic attitude, but also motivation, enthusiasm, flexibility, willingness to learn and an ability to engage and empathise at a variety of levels. Successful applicants will join a team of a consultant psychiatrist and trainees, as well as experienced and motivated MDT clinicians who wish to provide the best service possible to both clients and carers.
Main duties of the job
The Buckinghamshire Early Intervention Service (BEIS) provides early detection, assessment and intervention for 14-65 year olds who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Its aim is to provide world class, evidence-based treatments in order to reduce the impact of the disorder for the individual and their families. BEIS is a clinical academic service, working alongside researchers from the University of Oxford and several joint clinical-academic posts within our sister service (Oxford EIS). The service is at the forefront of undertaking research in the area of early psychosis. We are partners of the Oxford AHSN Early Intervention in Mental Health Network (www.time4recovery.com) and of the NIHR CLAHRC Oxford Early Psychosis research programme (www.clahrc-oxford.nihr.ac.uk/). BEIS operates as an integrated multidisciplinary team of experienced and dedicated clinicians. The team has successfully recruited several agency staff into substantive posts and runs at a very low level of vacancies. Funding has recently been approved for an ARMS service in Buckinghamshire, which will be developing in close collaboration with the existing EI service.
About us
The trust offers a generous relocation package and works hard to accommodate flexible working patterns for staff.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression, including a CESR fellowship scheme
- Free staff parking permits across OHFT sites
- Close links with the University of Oxford, with opportunities for research and teaching
- A flexible approach to work pattern, with the opportunity to work from home for a proportion of hours
- 33 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 35 days with continuous service
- Study leave allowances
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated Health and Wellbeing Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a new substantive Specialty Doctor post that has been created as part of new investment in our Buckinghamshire Early Intervention Service (BEIS) and our Buckinghamshire Eating Disorders Service (BEDS) and will be based at Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury. The Specialty Doctor is expected to work closely with other members of the team. Key components of the role include:
- Providing Psychiatric expertise to the MDT
- Contributing to assessments, treatment planning and reviews
- Liaising with other medical disciplines eg Primary care, medical staff at local general hospitals
- Supporting quality improvement and service developments.
We have described the job in detail in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, but we would be delighted to answer any questions you might have and to find out more about you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a new substantive Specialty Doctor post that has been created as part of new investment in our Buckinghamshire Early Intervention Service (BEIS) and our Buckinghamshire Eating Disorders Service (BEDS) and will be based at Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury. The Specialty Doctor is expected to work closely with other members of the team. Key components of the role include:
- Providing Psychiatric expertise to the MDT
- Contributing to assessments, treatment planning and reviews
- Liaising with other medical disciplines eg Primary care, medical staff at local general hospitals
- Supporting quality improvement and service developments.
We have described the job in detail in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, but we would be delighted to answer any questions you might have and to find out more about you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General medical qualification
Desirable
- Some or all parts of MRCPsych or equivalent
Training
Essential
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable
- Attendance at MRCPsych course or equivalent Section 12 (2) approval: Mental Health Act, 1983
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Held hospital appointments in psychiatry at SHO/CT or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience at ST or SD level or equivalent
Ability
Essential
- To exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant in charge
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- a) Clinical Responsibility -To exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant in charge.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- b) Leadership skills -Ability to work through a collaborative multi-disciplinary framework
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- c) Organisation skills -Ability to contribute to effective team working. Capacity to prioritise workload
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- d) Communication skills -Must have good skills in communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and staff of other organisations. Good spoken and written English.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- e) Professional approach -Work collaboratively and effectively with a range of professionals.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- f) Personal skills -Must have interest in and commitment to people with mental health problems, and their carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General medical qualification
Desirable
- Some or all parts of MRCPsych or equivalent
Training
Essential
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable
- Attendance at MRCPsych course or equivalent Section 12 (2) approval: Mental Health Act, 1983
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Held hospital appointments in psychiatry at SHO/CT or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience at ST or SD level or equivalent
Ability
Essential
- To exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant in charge
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- a) Clinical Responsibility -To exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant in charge.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- b) Leadership skills -Ability to work through a collaborative multi-disciplinary framework
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- c) Organisation skills -Ability to contribute to effective team working. Capacity to prioritise workload
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- d) Communication skills -Must have good skills in communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and staff of other organisations. Good spoken and written English.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- e) Professional approach -Work collaboratively and effectively with a range of professionals.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- f) Personal skills -Must have interest in and commitment to people with mental health problems, and their carers.
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).
