Job summary
The post offered is that of Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry, working between the Barnet Triage Team and Wellbeing Clinic. The Triage Team role involves supporting the team with screening GP referrals where medical input is required, providing advice to primary care colleagues, and reviewing primary care patients unlikely to need the support of a community mental health team (CMHT). The Wellbeing Clinic role involves reviewing standalone patients (not receiving input from a CMHT) attending for depot medication or clozapine monitoring. This post was initially commissioned as pilot for twelve months as part of the Community Transformation Programme within Barnet, and is currently occupied by a fixed term locum. The post is full-time for ten Programmed Activities (PA): 7.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).
Main duties of the job
o Provide leadership and supervision for a multidisciplinary Primary Care Triage Team, and the Wellbeing Clinic team in Barnet.o Provide supervision to Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP). Where appropriate this can be delegated to trainees/nurse prescribers under the supervision of the Consultant.o Ensure the review and care of the standalone Wellbeing Clinic patients.o Ensure the timely assessment, treatment, and reviews of people with mental health needs with appropriate referrals into specialized secondary care support as required.o Promote mental health and independence for all peopleo Provide clinical and professional leadership in the service.o Provide support to carers and relatives of people, including them wherever possible and in care plans.o Facilitate access to a range of community orientated services to those who may need them.o Liaise effectively with other Trust services and external partner agencies in the best interests of patients.o Provide a service of the highest quality, within the limits of our resources.o Promote high quality management of mental health patients by non-medical staff.o Support non-medical colleagues in working independently.o Take part in management activities related to the post, or the wider service within which it is embedded.o Comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. MHA (1983) and MCA (2005).
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:
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We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
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With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
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We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
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We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Why NLFT?
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We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
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We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
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NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
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Excellent internal staff network
The post holder will be aligned with our Values:
- We Are Kind
- We Are Respectful
- We Work Together
- We Keep Things Simple
- We Empower
- We Are Proudly Diverse
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The team consultant role (this post) involves supporting the team with screening GP referrals where medical input is required, providing phone/email advice to primary care colleagues, and reviewing primary care patients unlikely to need the support of a CMHT. There is also a supervisory role to Advanced Clinical Practitioners (see below) based in GP surgeries. Please refer Job description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The team consultant role (this post) involves supporting the team with screening GP referrals where medical input is required, providing phone/email advice to primary care colleagues, and reviewing primary care patients unlikely to need the support of a CMHT. There is also a supervisory role to Advanced Clinical Practitioners (see below) based in GP surgeries. Please refer Job description for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Within six months of obtaining a CCT in general adult psychiatry (or dual trained) or on the GMC Specialist Register
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- Excellent clinical skills with experience of inpatient psychiatric care
- Full GMC Registration
- Section 12 Approved and an Approved Clinician
- Registered for the Continuing Professional Development Programme in the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Membership of a Medical Defence Union
- Clinical supervision skills training
Desirable
- Additional degree or equivalent
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- Research experience
Management & Audit
Essential
- Experience of medical audit / Quality Improvement projects
- Management skills
Desirable
- Postgraduate management
- Understanding of contracting, finance and activity monitoring
Service Development
Essential
- Demonstrable record of clinical leadership
- Negotiation skills
- Understanding of equal opportunities and appropriate training
Desirable
- Experience in developing a service component
IT Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience in data gathering and management
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and internet
Desirable
- Familiarity with RiO electronic notes
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the NHS
- Highest level of integrity
- Capacity to respond positively to the constantly changing NHS environment
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Within six months of obtaining a CCT in general adult psychiatry (or dual trained) or on the GMC Specialist Register
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- Excellent clinical skills with experience of inpatient psychiatric care
- Full GMC Registration
- Section 12 Approved and an Approved Clinician
- Registered for the Continuing Professional Development Programme in the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Membership of a Medical Defence Union
- Clinical supervision skills training
Desirable
- Additional degree or equivalent
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- Research experience
Management & Audit
Essential
- Experience of medical audit / Quality Improvement projects
- Management skills
Desirable
- Postgraduate management
- Understanding of contracting, finance and activity monitoring
Service Development
Essential
- Demonstrable record of clinical leadership
- Negotiation skills
- Understanding of equal opportunities and appropriate training
Desirable
- Experience in developing a service component
IT Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience in data gathering and management
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and internet
Desirable
- Familiarity with RiO electronic notes
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the NHS
- 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).
