Job summary
The post is a whole time 10 PA post (part time negotiable) and the 10 PAs will be split into 7.5 DCC and 2.5 SPA. Following appointment to post, the post holder will be supported to have sufficient time for induction, monitoring, identifying areas of special interest and research etc.
The postholder is expected to work across KGH and NGH and there is also an opportunity for mobile working when attending professionals meetings, CPA meetings etc.The post holder will have personal access to IT/ PC and support from a Medical Secretary. Our current recording system (SystmOne) allows for most clinical work to be recorded electronically and the post holder will be able to access the ICE system to check results of blood tests and other investigations.
Consultants are expected to job plan their management and other duties. This is based on actual time on the outlook diary. The on call commitment is 1 in 9, Category A, shared by the consultants. There is a duty Rota between nine and five which are shared by the five emotional well-being consultants and SAS doctors to manage emergencies, and the post-holder is not expected to participate in this.
This is a new post so the post holder will have the opportunity to input into the development of the role, including participating in relevant CPD, establishing working relationships with staff at KGH and NGH and developing clinical pathways.
JD is approved by Royal College
Main duties of the job
The post holder must have Approved Clinician Status.
They will provide rapid, prioritised and proportionate psychiatric assessmentand management of mental health needs within Kettering General Hospital (KGH) and Northampton General Hospital (NGH).
The post holder will assume Responsible Clinician (RC) status for inpatients within KGH and NGH who are subject to the Mental Health Act.
Assessment and management of in-patients on paediatric wards (and those under 18 years of age on medical/surgical wards) with complex health care needs including co-morbid physical and psychiatric illness within KGH and NGH. The post-holder will be responsible for offering expert advice on clinical issues, formulation and risk assessment for these patients.
Provide senior medical advice and input into the CAMHS crisis team and Intensive Outreach Team.
They will provide a senior interface with NHFT CAMHS community mental health services, Intensive Outreach Team, inpatient services and the ICB to ensure optimum psychiatric liaison services at this interface.
The consultant will liaise with other members of MDT, General Practitioners, hospital and community specialists and other agencies whenever relevant to the treatment and care of young people with psychiatric illness and significant emotional and behavioural difficulties.
The Consultant will also undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients, including the screening of referrals and liaison with other services.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document, or contact the team via Medical Workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document, or contact the team via Medical Workforce.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Must hold Approved Clinician Status of the Mental Health Act and be able to act as Responsible Clinician.
- MRCPsych or equivalent.
- Full GMC Registration
- Minimum of six years postgraduate experience (including three years as SpR in approved training post) or equivalent (part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training).
Desirable
- Additional Postgraduate Qualifications / endorsement in CAMHS Psychiatry.
- Knowledge and experience of Eating Disorders.
- Publication of original research.
- Management experience and/or training.
Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop junior Medical Staff and other MDT members.
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- An understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunals.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of an MDT.
- An understanding of the use of security in the treatment of psychiatric patients.
- An understanding of the dynamics of working with dysregulated patients.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Must hold Approved Clinician Status of the Mental Health Act and be able to act as Responsible Clinician.
- MRCPsych or equivalent.
- Full GMC Registration
- Minimum of six years postgraduate experience (including three years as SpR in approved training post) or equivalent (part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training).
Desirable
- Additional Postgraduate Qualifications / endorsement in CAMHS Psychiatry.
- Knowledge and experience of Eating Disorders.
- Publication of original research.
- Management experience and/or training.
Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop junior Medical Staff and other MDT members.
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- An understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunals.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of an MDT.
- An understanding of the use of security in the treatment of psychiatric patients.
- An understanding of the dynamics of working with dysregulated patients.
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).
