Job summary
We are recruiting for a part-time SAS doctor to work atVaughan Thomas, an 18-bedded acute adult male inpatient ward based at the Warneford Hospital. You'll be working alongside an exceptional multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that has won an award for patient care and compassion.
Your role will involve 6 Programmed Activities with DCC: SPA ratio of 4:2. We offerclinical leadership opportunities, medical education and supervision to support your professional development. You will also be part of a rich trust wide specialty doctor network. The Trust is committed to high quality teaching and training for medical students, post graduate trainees in psychiatry, specialty doctors, students and other professionals and we work closely with the Psychiatric Department of the University of Oxford.
We are looking for doctors who have full GMC registration and at least four years of Postgraduate training, two of which are in the relevant specialty of this position.
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you, is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care, delivered by outstanding people. We would support any post holder who wishes to pursue specialist registration with the GMC via the portfolio route (previously CESR).
Main duties of the job
Working alongside our consultants, Foundation Year and ST1-6 trainees, and a wider MDT your duties will involve:
- Day-to-day management of the inpatients on the wards. Including contribution to: ward-rounds, care and treatment review of patients, discharge planning meetings, and Mental Health Act managers or tribunal hearings.
- Liaison with other services, e.g. adult mental health teams, as required.
- Contributing to service development, clinical audit and quality improvement.
- Support the assessment and management of patients brought to the Health Based Place of Safety
- Providing timely written correspondence to relevant professionals documenting assessments, ongoing management, progress, and discharge summaries using Trust IT and clinical records system - training will be provided where needed.
- Work collaboratively with other agencies, liaison with staff from other teams such as Adult Community Mental Health Teams, Ashurst Ward Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, Crisis team and Patient Flow Team to manage smooth and timely transfer into and out of the ward.
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.
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 32 - 35 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
What your job plan will look like
The exact nature of the timetable will be agreed with the successful applicant by the Supervising Consultant. The split of direct clinical care to supporting professional activities will be 4:2 on a pro rata basis.
SPA time is expected to include:
- Special interest clinical activities
- CPD / Peer Group
- Teaching/ training / supervision
- Governance / audit
- Service development / management / business planning.
- Research / academic
- Other supporting professional activities
- External duties
As a specialty doctor, you'll participate in annual Job planning with the with the supervising Consultant, supported by Associate Medical Director. There will be a job plan review involving bilateral consultation and negotiation in the event of any change to the job content or workload. Annual appraisal will be completed under the Trust appraisal process, and the trust will allocate an appraiser. Revalidation will be every 5 years.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What your job plan will look like
The exact nature of the timetable will be agreed with the successful applicant by the Supervising Consultant. The split of direct clinical care to supporting professional activities will be 4:2 on a pro rata basis.
SPA time is expected to include:
- Special interest clinical activities
- CPD / Peer Group
- Teaching/ training / supervision
- Governance / audit
- Service development / management / business planning.
- Research / academic
- Other supporting professional activities
- External duties
As a specialty doctor, you'll participate in annual Job planning with the with the supervising Consultant, supported by Associate Medical Director. There will be a job plan review involving bilateral consultation and negotiation in the event of any change to the job content or workload. Annual appraisal will be completed under the Trust appraisal process, and the trust will allocate an appraiser. Revalidation will be every 5 years.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified medical practitioner
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists' Guidelines)
- Eligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act 1983) Approval
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work through a collaborative multi-disciplinary framework
- At least four years of Postgraduate training, two of which in the relevant specialty of this position
- Ability to contribute to effective team working. Capacity to prioritise workload.
- Good skills in communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, and staff of other organisations. Good spoken and written English.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with a range of professionals.
- Interest in and commitment to people with mental health problems, and their families/carers.
- To exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant in charge
Desirable
- Teaching medical undergraduates and other MDT members
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring attitude
- Honesty
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Flexibility to cope with service change and demanding clinical challenges.
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Good IT skills including typing
Desirable
- Car Driver with Valid Driving licence or otherwise independently mobile.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified medical practitioner
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists' Guidelines)
- Eligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act 1983) Approval
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work through a collaborative multi-disciplinary framework
- At least four years of Postgraduate training, two of which in the relevant specialty of this position
- Ability to contribute to effective team working. Capacity to prioritise workload.
- Good skills in communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, and staff of other organisations. Good spoken and written English.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with a range of professionals.
- Interest in and commitment to people with mental health problems, and their families/carers.
- To exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant in charge
Desirable
- Teaching medical undergraduates and other MDT members
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring attitude
- Honesty
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Flexibility to cope with service change and demanding clinical challenges.
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Good IT skills including typing
Desirable
- Car Driver with Valid Driving licence or otherwise independently mobile.
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).
