Job summary
Job Title: Specialty Doctor
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 1 year
The Trust is seeking a specialty grade psychiatrist for the Carshalton and Wallington Integrated Recovery Hub (C&W IRH).
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic specialty psychiatrist to join this newly transformed integrated mental health and wellbeing team.
There are a number of opportunities for the post holder to conduct research, audit, or quality improvement initiatives for which support can be provided. The post holder is expected to participate fully in leadership and quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of our patients.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will closely work with the Consultant psychiatrist in order to provide medical and clinical leadership to the Carshalton and Wallington IRH within Adult Mental Health Services for Sutton.
Whilst the Consultant will carry overall responsibility for the day-to-day clinical care, risk assessment, risk management, initiation of medication, and the recovery focused care delivered by the Team, the Specialty Psychiatrist will be fully involved in delivery in these areas.
About us
The Trust has an excellent reputation for developing innovative clinical services including the Recovery College and SUN Project. Our Recovery College has been visited by overseas healthcare commissioners, who have gone on to develop similar services abroad in collaboration with our Trust. The Trust is also proud to have also developed a range of new, progressive, public facing services including Crisis Cafes and a Mental Health Support Line.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialty doctor will make decisions day-to day around clinical care, will assess risk, initiate, and review medication and embrace the Recovery ethos. The Specialty doctor will accept referrals to the Team, take the initiative in reviewing care and initiate and plan discharge as appropriate. Whilst not acting as Responsible Clinician for patients on CTO, the Specialty doctor will be fully involved in the delivery of care to those patients and to support and advise the Consultant as to their clinical situation to inform the use of power of recall by the Consultant.
For detailed Job Description and main responsibilities, please refer the attached JDPS .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialty doctor will make decisions day-to day around clinical care, will assess risk, initiate, and review medication and embrace the Recovery ethos. The Specialty doctor will accept referrals to the Team, take the initiative in reviewing care and initiate and plan discharge as appropriate. Whilst not acting as Responsible Clinician for patients on CTO, the Specialty doctor will be fully involved in the delivery of care to those patients and to support and advise the Consultant as to their clinical situation to inform the use of power of recall by the Consultant.
For detailed Job Description and main responsibilities, please refer the attached JDPS .
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential
- Primary Medical degree
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Section 12 Approval
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Qualification in a talking therapy such as CBT, DIT or MBT
- Qualifications in change management and service development skills
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Essential
- Completed at least four years full time post graduate 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 trainee or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Extensive experience in the management of a broad range of relevant mental disorders in older adults
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management
- Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Broad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in old age and evidence-based management interventions
- A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions
- Ability to provide medical and mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses and initiate treatment plans
- Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach
- Ability to plan treatment programmes in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team
- Able to work effectively in a team Able to build constructive relationships
- Person-centred in clinical approach
- Basic IT skills
- Up to date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines
Desirable
- Advanced IT literacy
- Practical experience in a short-term psychological therapy
- Experience in trauma informed approach
RESEARCH AND AUDIT
Essential
- Keeps up-to-date with current research and best practice in the individual's specific area of practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and their own independent study and reflection.
- Critically appraises and understands the relevance of the literature, conducting literature searches and reviews; disseminates best practice including from quality improvement projects.
- Locates and uses clinical guidelines appropriately
- Communicates and interprets research evidence in a meaningful way for patients to support shared decision-making.
- Experience of carrying out an audit project.
Desirable
- Experience of service planning and development
- Experience in involvement in a research project and publication.
TEACHING:
Essential
- Commitment to teaching other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Teaching of undergraduate students
PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Essential
- Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to inspire others Ability to provide good clinical leadership Ability to effect change
- Willingness to supervise junior medical staff and staff from allied disciplines Willingness to take on a fair share of Trustwide duties
- Commitment to personal, team and service development
- Ability to work co-operatively in multi- disciplinary teams Ability to manage and adapt to change
Desirable
- Personal experience of mental illness Personal experience of social distress
- Evidence of helping others who have suffered physical, mental or social misfortune Evidence of seeking feedback as a way of improving one's skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential
- Primary Medical degree
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Section 12 Approval
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Qualification in a talking therapy such as CBT, DIT or MBT
- Qualifications in change management and service development skills
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Essential
- Completed at least four years full time post graduate 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 trainee or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Extensive experience in the management of a broad range of relevant mental disorders in older adults
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management
- Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Broad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in old age and evidence-based management interventions
- A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions
- Ability to provide medical and mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses and initiate treatment plans
- Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach
- Ability to plan treatment programmes in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team
- Able to work effectively in a team Able to build constructive relationships
- Person-centred in clinical approach
- Basic IT skills
- Up to date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines
Desirable
- Advanced IT literacy
- Practical experience in a short-term psychological therapy
- Experience in trauma informed approach
RESEARCH AND AUDIT
Essential
- Keeps up-to-date with current research and best practice in the individual's specific area of practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and their own independent study and reflection.
- Critically appraises and understands the relevance of the literature, conducting literature searches and reviews; disseminates best practice including from quality improvement projects.
- Locates and uses clinical guidelines appropriately
- Communicates and interprets research evidence in a meaningful way for patients to support shared decision-making.
- Experience of carrying out an audit project.
Desirable
- Experience of service planning and development
- Experience in involvement in a research project and publication.
TEACHING:
Essential
- Commitment to teaching other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Teaching of undergraduate students
PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Essential
- Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to inspire others Ability to provide good clinical leadership Ability to effect change
- Willingness to supervise junior medical staff and staff from allied disciplines Willingness to take on a fair share of Trustwide duties
- Commitment to personal, team and service development
- Ability to work co-operatively in multi- disciplinary teams Ability to manage and adapt to change
Desirable
- Personal experience of mental illness Personal experience of social distress
- Evidence of helping others who have suffered physical, mental or social misfortune Evidence of seeking feedback as a way of improving one's skills
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).
