Job summary
This is an opportunity to join a service that has been judged outstanding on three occasions by the CQC (most recently in 2021). The previous post holder has progressed to higher training. The Specialty Doctor will provide psychiatric input to and undertake psychiatric assessments and physical health assessments of patients on two wards. One is a self-contained low secure rehabilitation unit away from the main hospital site and the other a medium secure rehabilitation ward. The doctor will be responsible for 12 patients on the low secure ward and up to 10 on the medium secure ward. It is anticipated that the successful applicant would spend two days per week in the low secure unit and two on the Chase Farm Site. The length of stay of these patients varies between a 6 months to several years. The majority of patients will be discharged to the community but others may move to other wards or return to prison. On the fifth day they will attend the academic programme on the Chase Farm site and have the opportunity to take part in CPD. Experience in the assessment and management of a wide range of clinical presentations including personality, affective, anxiety, psychotic, neurodevelopmental and substance related disorders will be acquired. Knowledge and understanding of forensic mental health sections will be developed during this post.
Main duties of the job
The post is based on 10 PAs. The Trust expects all specialty doctors to be committed to annual appraisal and the job planning process, which is required for revalidation.
Job planning for specialty doctors will be supervised by the Clinical Director or their designate. There is a well-established system for appraisals within the Trust. The post holder will be able to choose an appraiser from the Trust's pool of trained appraisers. All appraisal summaries will need to be ratified by the Trust's Responsible Officer who is the Medical Director.
Following appointment there will be an early meeting with the Clinical Director to formalise the job plan and work programme. This will be reviewed annually between the specialty doctor and Clinical Director.
About us
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS), rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. This service treats and cares for people within the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions.
We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services and mental health liaison services in North Middlesex University Hospitals Trust.
Our values and quality improvement are at the heart of everything we do, please consider joining us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Development of skills in assessing and managing complex presentations, including identifying longer-term treatment goals for those with chronic illness.
- Develop skills in risk assessment.
- Develop competencies in working closely with carers, community support agencies, interpreters and the local authority.
- Developing knowledge of working with patients with extensive forensic history.
- Develop knowledge of pathways for individuals with mental illness involved in criminal justice system.
- Gain an awareness of national guidelines, e.g. NICE guidelines, and their application to relevant clinical situations.
- Develop awareness of protocols and policies as applied to clinical situations, including the opportunity to contribute to the formation of local protocols, service development and clinical governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Development of skills in assessing and managing complex presentations, including identifying longer-term treatment goals for those with chronic illness.
- Develop skills in risk assessment.
- Develop competencies in working closely with carers, community support agencies, interpreters and the local authority.
- Developing knowledge of working with patients with extensive forensic history.
- Develop knowledge of pathways for individuals with mental illness involved in criminal justice system.
- Gain an awareness of national guidelines, e.g. NICE guidelines, and their application to relevant clinical situations.
- Develop awareness of protocols and policies as applied to clinical situations, including the opportunity to contribute to the formation of local protocols, service development and clinical governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
- Section 12 Approved or eligibility for it.
Desirable
- A postgraduate qualification in psychiatry
Knowledge & Clinical Experience
Essential
- Competence in the management of a broad range of general adult mental disorders.
- Experience with inpatient psychiatric management and with working in a multidisciplinary Team.
- A doctor appointed to this grade shall have full registration with the General Medical Council and shall have at least 4 years of full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) of which at least 2 years will be in a psychiatry.
- Good knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of adult mental disorders and evidence based management interventions.
- Up to date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines
Desirable
- Experience Forensic Psychiatry.
- Evidence of change management skills
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
- Familiarity with a wide range of theoretical and clinical approaches
- Ability to provide medical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team and to function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Clear thoughts on how to involve service users in service development and to provide a service which is experienced as being "service-user friendly"
- Practical experience in a short term psychological therapy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
- Section 12 Approved or eligibility for it.
Desirable
- A postgraduate qualification in psychiatry
Knowledge & Clinical Experience
Essential
- Competence in the management of a broad range of general adult mental disorders.
- Experience with inpatient psychiatric management and with working in a multidisciplinary Team.
- A doctor appointed to this grade shall have full registration with the General Medical Council and shall have at least 4 years of full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) of which at least 2 years will be in a psychiatry.
- Good knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of adult mental disorders and evidence based management interventions.
- Up to date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines
Desirable
- Experience Forensic Psychiatry.
- Evidence of change management skills
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
- Familiarity with a wide range of theoretical and clinical approaches
- Ability to provide medical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team and to function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Clear thoughts on how to involve service users in service development and to provide a service which is experienced as being "service-user friendly"
- Practical experience in a short term psychological therapy
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).
