Job summary
Barnet Memory Service is looking to appoint a full time Specialty Doctor (10 sessions), though LTFT may be considered. The post is based at Springwell Centre, Barnet General Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ.
The successful candidate will be working with another specialty doctor and psychiatric nurses to provide memory assessments to individuals referred to the service. The memory service works in close conjunction with the four older adult community mental health teams which are also based at the Springwell Centre.
Main duties of the job
The post offered is that of a full-time Specialty Doctor in Older Adult Psychiatry, working within the Barnet Memory Service. This is a new and additional post within Older Adult Community Services division. It is a great opportunity to gain a great deal of experience and knowledge working in Older Adult Psychiatry. It has arisen due to additional funding to support and enhance service delivery by Barnet Memory Service due to increased referral rates due to aging population within the borough. The service provides assessments to individuals with cognitive and functioning decline in outpatient setting based at Barnet General Hospital.
The post is full-time for 10 Programmed Activities (PA): 8 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). The post holder will be supported by 4 Consultant Psychiatrist working within Barnet Older Adult CMHTs, as well as a team and service manager.
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
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- Provide memory assessments and treatment plans for patients under the memory service
- Provide leadership and clinical advice to colleagues within the memory service
- Provide treatment based on knowledge of the evidence for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, in accordance with NICE and relevant guidelines
- Ensure effective and timely documentation on electronic patient notes (RiO)
- Provide support in formulating treatment plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team
- Ensure the review and care of patients physical health through liaison with other agencies including the patients GP and general hospital services.
- Promote mental health and independence for all people
- Provide clinical and professional leadership in the service
- Provide support to carers and relatives of people, including them wherever possible and in care plans
- Facilitate access to a range of community orientated services to those who may need them
- Liaise effectively with other Trust services and external partner agencies in the best interests of patients
- Provide a service of the highest quality, within the limits of our resources
- Support non-medical colleagues in working independently
- Take part in management activities related to the post, or the wider service within which it is embedded.
- Comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. MHA (1983) and MCA (2005)
- Commit to ensuring fair access to services for all
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
- Provide memory assessments and treatment plans for patients under the memory service
- Provide leadership and clinical advice to colleagues within the memory service
- Provide treatment based on knowledge of the evidence for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, in accordance with NICE and relevant guidelines
- Ensure effective and timely documentation on electronic patient notes (RiO)
- Provide support in formulating treatment plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team
- Ensure the review and care of patients physical health through liaison with other agencies including the patients GP and general hospital services.
- Promote mental health and independence for all people
- Provide clinical and professional leadership in the service
- Provide support to carers and relatives of people, including them wherever possible and in care plans
- Facilitate access to a range of community orientated services to those who may need them
- Liaise effectively with other Trust services and external partner agencies in the best interests of patients
- Provide a service of the highest quality, within the limits of our resources
- Support non-medical colleagues in working independently
- Take part in management activities related to the post, or the wider service within which it is embedded.
- Comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. MHA (1983) and MCA (2005)
- Commit to ensuring fair access to services for all
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- 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
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- Additional degree or equivalent
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of CT1 1-3 or equivalent competencies in psychiatry at time of application
- Training and clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis and management of older adults with cognitive impairment
- Experience with older adult psychiatry and with working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Procedures
- 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
- Experience in general medicine
- Experience in teaching with ability to use a wide range of teaching techniques and audio-visual aids
- Evidence of audit/QI experience
- 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
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of adult mental disorders and evidence based management interventions.
- Up to date knowledge of recent Dept of Health documents and NICE Guidelines
- Negotiation skills
- Understanding of equal opportunities and appropriate training
Desirable
- Evidence of change management skills
- Experience in developing a service component
Organisation and planning
Essential
- Ability to effectively manage time and plan work independently.
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Willing to assist with multidisciplinary professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical and health students.
Academic Skills
Essential
- Willingness to participate in audit and other quality improvement work..
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm
- Industriousness
- Good communication
- Flexibility
- Ability to cope under pressure
Other
Essential
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Highest level of integrity
- Capacity to respond positively to the constantly changing NHS environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- 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
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- Additional degree or equivalent
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of CT1 1-3 or equivalent competencies in psychiatry at time of application
- Training and clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis and management of older adults with cognitive impairment
- Experience with older adult psychiatry and with working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Procedures
- 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
- Experience in general medicine
- Experience in teaching with ability to use a wide range of teaching techniques and audio-visual aids
- Evidence of audit/QI experience
- 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
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of adult mental disorders and evidence based management interventions.
- Up to date knowledge of recent Dept of Health documents and NICE Guidelines
- Negotiation skills
- Understanding of equal opportunities and appropriate training
Desirable
- Evidence of change management skills
- Experience in developing a service component
Organisation and planning
Essential
- Ability to effectively manage time and plan work independently.
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Willing to assist with multidisciplinary professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical and health students.
Academic Skills
Essential
- Willingness to participate in audit and other quality improvement work..
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm
- Industriousness
- Good communication
- Flexibility
- Ability to cope under pressure
Other
Essential
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Highest level of integrity
- Capacity to respond positively to the constantly changing NHS environment
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Springwell Centre
Barnet Division – Older Adult Community Services
London
EN5 3DJ
Employer's website
http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
