Job summary
Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist ardent about promoting the dignity of patients (aged 13 and above) experiencing apsychiatric emergency? If so, a rare opportunity has arisen to join the Emergency Department Psychiatric services.
You will be working closely with the staff in Emergency Departments towards shared goals; equitable access to psychiatric assessment based on need and without discrimination and you will be passionate about contributing to avoiding unnecessary admissions to Oxford University Hospital (OUH) or Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) inpatient services. EDPS is commissioned by the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and delivered by Oxford Health NHS FT within the Emergency Departments (ED) of Oxford University Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
EDPS provides 24-hour psychiatric assessment and advice to the Emergency Departments at the John Radcliffe (JR) and Horton Hospitals. The JR ED is a major trauma centre, has annual attendances exceeding 110,000 and serves a population of around 400,000. The Horton Hospital is 27 miles away and is a 'local ED' with around 50,000 annual attendances and serving a population of 200,000.
EDPS has close links with the staff in the EDs working to the following shared aims:
- Parity of esteem between physical and mental health care in ED.
- Equitable access to psychiatric assessment based on need and without discrimination.
- Promoting the dignity of patients and a positive patient experience.
- Contribution to avoiding unnecessary admissions to OUH or OHFT inpatient services.
- Supporting and reporting timely ED discharge in line with national and regional targets.
- Supporting and maintaining existing care plans and continuity of care across services.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Along with their consultant colleagues, you will provide clinical leadership and medical input to the team. You will:
- Take responsibility for those patients seen by yourself, together with those patients seen by medical staff supervised by them.
- The expectation is that advice can be provided for patients from the age or 16 years upwards, and appropriate support and training can be provided if needed. CAMHS professionals are always available for advice and are consulted for all patients seen who are under 16 years.
- With consultant colleagues, as clinical leads, providing oversight andpost-hoc feedback to on-call medical staff working in EDPS.
- Provide senior clinical advice to non-medically qualified clinical staff in the team and review patients seen by them if necessary.
- Take responsibility for managing complex patients particularly where there are significant risks of harm, with the expectation of appropriate risk-taking when necessary.
- Undertake Mental Health Act assessments on patients assessed by EDPS where necessary, which are required to be in-person, and this may mean travelling to the Horton Hospital for this purpose.
- Contribute to MDT meetings across the system where appropriate/necessary including risk panels, discharge planning meetings from wards and multi-professional meetings in the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Along with their consultant colleagues, you will provide clinical leadership and medical input to the team. You will:
- Take responsibility for those patients seen by yourself, together with those patients seen by medical staff supervised by them.
- The expectation is that advice can be provided for patients from the age or 16 years upwards, and appropriate support and training can be provided if needed. CAMHS professionals are always available for advice and are consulted for all patients seen who are under 16 years.
- With consultant colleagues, as clinical leads, providing oversight andpost-hoc feedback to on-call medical staff working in EDPS.
- Provide senior clinical advice to non-medically qualified clinical staff in the team and review patients seen by them if necessary.
- Take responsibility for managing complex patients particularly where there are significant risks of harm, with the expectation of appropriate risk-taking when necessary.
- Undertake Mental Health Act assessments on patients assessed by EDPS where necessary, which are required to be in-person, and this may mean travelling to the Horton Hospital for this purpose.
- Contribute to MDT meetings across the system where appropriate/necessary including risk panels, discharge planning meetings from wards and multi-professional meetings in the community.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
- Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview) as an adult or liaison psychiatrist.
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)
- Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act)/ Approved Clinician. This post is not suitable for a consultant who does not have s12 approval.
Desirable
- A higher degree such as MD or PhD
- Additional clinical qualifications
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice
- In good standing with RCPsych with respect to CPD.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of clinical work in liaison psychiatry or emergency psychiatry (e.g. CRHTT) at SpR, SAS/Specialist grade or consultant level.
- Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act.
- Understanding of social factors relevant to psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
- Experience of working at consultant level in a general hospital environment.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Commitment to fostering a culture in the team that is respectful, fair, supportive and compassionate and role modelling these behaviours.
- Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do that
- Consultation skills to services, teams and individuals
- Commitment to working in multidisciplinary setting
- Commitment to working with service users on service development
Desirable
- Formal leadership and management training
- Experience of team /service leadership
- Experience of organisational development work
- Project management ability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
- Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview) as an adult or liaison psychiatrist.
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)
- Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act)/ Approved Clinician. This post is not suitable for a consultant who does not have s12 approval.
Desirable
- A higher degree such as MD or PhD
- Additional clinical qualifications
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice
- In good standing with RCPsych with respect to CPD.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of clinical work in liaison psychiatry or emergency psychiatry (e.g. CRHTT) at SpR, SAS/Specialist grade or consultant level.
- Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act.
- Understanding of social factors relevant to psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
- Experience of working at consultant level in a general hospital environment.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Commitment to fostering a culture in the team that is respectful, fair, supportive and compassionate and role modelling these behaviours.
- Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do that
- Consultation skills to services, teams and individuals
- Commitment to working in multidisciplinary setting
- Commitment to working with service users on service development
Desirable
- Formal leadership and management training
- Experience of team /service leadership
- Experience of organisational development work
- Project management ability
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).
