Job summary
We are recruiting for a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join ourCrisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) based at Saffron House in High Wycombe where you will have an active leadership role and medical responsibility for the diagnosis, management and treatment of adults of working age and older adults who are at risk of developing a mental health crisis.
With your expertise in Adult Psychiatry, you'll join our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to deliver patient care through home treatment enabling early discharge from inpatient care. You'll work closely with inpatient wards and community teams, including the Inpatient Social Work service and the Patient Flow Transformation lead.
We offer rewarding career development with protected SPA time as part of your job plan, encouraging you to take leadership courses to enhance your skills. We also offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for external applicants (subject to eligibility criteria).
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and on the Specialist Register or be within six months attaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or an equivalent approved indicator of training.
Could this be the next step in your career? Come and join one of the UK's leading mental health Trusts at the forefront of research infrastructure and make a real difference to people's lives.
Main duties of the job
This role provides senior medical input and clinical leadership to the Buckinghamshire Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT). You will have responsibility for your own patients as well as those patients seen by medical staff under your supervision.
The key components of the CRHTT service are:
1. Crisis response (emergency assessments and reviews)
2. Intensive home treatment characterized by the availability of multiple visits each day which are of a length and content to allow for specialist psycho-social intervention to be delivered
3. Gate-keeping admissions to psychiatric beds
4. Enabling early discharge from psychiatric admission
The CRHTT provide crisis response and inpatient gate-keeping and a home treatment service to service users leaving inpatient care and living within South Bucks. There will be a phased approach to future expansion which will be dependent on further new investment. The nature and speed of phasing will also take account of CRHTT model fidelity and assessment of safety and quality in relation to existing service provision (i.e. whatever is developed will have good fit and add value to user / care experience).
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 33 days annual leave per annum/pro-rata increasing to 35 days after seven years seniorityo 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
- Provide senior medical expertise and clinical leadership within the Crisis team, overseeing care for patients personally managed as well as those cared for by medical staff under your direct supervision.
- Collaborate closely with the team manager and other senior colleagues to support the efficient operation and ongoing development of the service.
- Deliver direct clinical care and ensure active medical involvement in reviewing and updating care plans.
- Prepare timely, clear, and comprehensive written correspondence documenting assessments, treatment plans, progress, and discharges using the Trusts IT and clinical record systems (training will be provided).
- Work in partnership with other agencies, facilitating smooth and timely patient transitions into and out of the team through effective liaison with relevant staff.
- Contribute to the collection and accurate recording of clinical data as required by the Trust and external agencies, including participation in clinical audits with appropriate administrative support.
- Attend regular directorate and managerial meetings, such as the Medical Advisory Committee and Directorate/Managerial liaison meetings, to ensure alignment with wider service goals.
- Engage actively in professional development by participating in CPD peer groups and clinical supervision sessions alongside medical colleagues.
- Maintain your own training and CPD programme, supported by your lead consultant, Associate Medical Director, or Clinical Director.
- Participate in cross-cover arrangements with medical colleagues for annual leave, study leave, and short-term sickness, as well as a daytime cover rota. Consultants also contribute to the Buckinghamshire Adults of Working Age out-of-hours rota, currently a 1 in 16 rota with 3% band A intensity, including full resident on-call shift cover.
- Enjoy entitlement to study leave (up to 30 days over 3 years) and related expenses (currently £2,700 over 3 years), in accordance with the Trusts policies and national terms and conditions of service
The CRHTT work from 7am until 9pm. On each long day shift cover there will be 5 Band 6s with input from band 3 and band 4 nurse associates and OTs and on the early shift there will be 6 band 6s with similar support as the long day shift. The Clinical Team Leader and Team Secretary work predominantly Monday to Friday 9-5; however, the Team Leader is also work flexibly to provide leadership outside of these times. The Clinical Team Leader is managed by the Mental Health Urgent Care Team Manager.
The Directorate works closely with the college tutors and NHSE Thames Valley to ensure that resident doctors educational needs are met, service needs are met and that there is equitable distribution of resident doctors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide senior medical expertise and clinical leadership within the Crisis team, overseeing care for patients personally managed as well as those cared for by medical staff under your direct supervision.
- Collaborate closely with the team manager and other senior colleagues to support the efficient operation and ongoing development of the service.
- Deliver direct clinical care and ensure active medical involvement in reviewing and updating care plans.
- Prepare timely, clear, and comprehensive written correspondence documenting assessments, treatment plans, progress, and discharges using the Trusts IT and clinical record systems (training will be provided).
- Work in partnership with other agencies, facilitating smooth and timely patient transitions into and out of the team through effective liaison with relevant staff.
- Contribute to the collection and accurate recording of clinical data as required by the Trust and external agencies, including participation in clinical audits with appropriate administrative support.
- Attend regular directorate and managerial meetings, such as the Medical Advisory Committee and Directorate/Managerial liaison meetings, to ensure alignment with wider service goals.
- Engage actively in professional development by participating in CPD peer groups and clinical supervision sessions alongside medical colleagues.
- Maintain your own training and CPD programme, supported by your lead consultant, Associate Medical Director, or Clinical Director.
- Participate in cross-cover arrangements with medical colleagues for annual leave, study leave, and short-term sickness, as well as a daytime cover rota. Consultants also contribute to the Buckinghamshire Adults of Working Age out-of-hours rota, currently a 1 in 16 rota with 3% band A intensity, including full resident on-call shift cover.
- Enjoy entitlement to study leave (up to 30 days over 3 years) and related expenses (currently £2,700 over 3 years), in accordance with the Trusts policies and national terms and conditions of service
The CRHTT work from 7am until 9pm. On each long day shift cover there will be 5 Band 6s with input from band 3 and band 4 nurse associates and OTs and on the early shift there will be 6 band 6s with similar support as the long day shift. The Clinical Team Leader and Team Secretary work predominantly Monday to Friday 9-5; however, the Team Leader is also work flexibly to provide leadership outside of these times. The Clinical Team Leader is managed by the Mental Health Urgent Care Team Manager.
The Directorate works closely with the college tutors and NHSE Thames Valley to ensure that resident doctors educational needs are met, service needs are met and that there is equitable distribution of resident doctors.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist's Guidelines)
- Eligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act 1983) Approval
Desirable
- Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies or postgraduate teaching qualification
Training
Essential
- Higher specialist training in dual or general adult / older adult psychiatry in approved training post for a minimum of three years, equivalent training in another country, or previous consultant experience relevant to this post
- CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview; OR CESR
Desirable
- Sub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post in particular CRHT experience.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in general adult/ Older adult psychiatry.
- Experience of close collaborative work with social care and other agencies
Desirable
- Application of evidence-based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group
- Development of close collaboration with primary care services
- Experience of early intervention in psychosis services and knowledge prodromal states for psychosis
Ability
Essential
- Ability to undertake full range of consultant responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist's Guidelines)
- Eligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act 1983) Approval
Desirable
- Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies or postgraduate teaching qualification
Training
Essential
- Higher specialist training in dual or general adult / older adult psychiatry in approved training post for a minimum of three years, equivalent training in another country, or previous consultant experience relevant to this post
- CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview; OR CESR
Desirable
- Sub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post in particular CRHT experience.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in general adult/ Older adult psychiatry.
- Experience of close collaborative work with social care and other agencies
Desirable
- Application of evidence-based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group
- Development of close collaboration with primary care services
- Experience of early intervention in psychosis services and knowledge prodromal states for psychosis
Ability
Essential
- Ability to undertake full range of consultant responsibilities
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).
