Job summary
Consultant in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, Insomnia and Behavioural Sleep Medicine ServiceRoyal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM)
A rare opportunity has arisen to appoint a Consultant in Sleep Medicine University College London Hospitals. With a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training.
The successful applicant will provide clinical service to the RLHIM Insomnia and Behavioural Sleep Medicine Service. The service focuses on treatment of insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, nightmares, sleep paralysis and related sleep disorders, with emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy, other psychological and non-pharmacological methods, but including advice and adjustment of conventional hypnotic and other relevant drug therapies.
This consultant's job plan comprises 10 Programmed Activities per week on average, to be carried out on UCLH sites, with no on-call commitment. This new position will be based at the RLHIM with some face to face patient contact and some remote working.
We seek an outstanding doctor to join the RLHIM's non-organic Insomnia Service.
This is a busy and growing service and it is anticipated that the successful candidate will take up appointment at the earliest opportunity.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties include assessment of patients and formulation of treatment plans; delivery of treatment to patients, both individual and group-based; and liaison with other clinicians. Non-direct patient care duties as part of the multi-disciplinary team, supervision and teaching of trainees and promotion of integration of the service, both 'horizontal' (i.e. with other UCLH services) and 'vertical' (with self- and primary care), and service development. The successful applicant will also participate in the programme to expand the range of sleep disorders treated in the clinic and the range of therapies offered.
To be eligible for this position, a full UK GMC Registration, MRCPsych (or equivalent), be on GMC Specialist Register in a relevant specialty, or at the time of interview be within 6 months of expected date of CCST. Experience of the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of sleep disorders is essential to this role.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academicallyledacute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date.You areadvised not todelaysubmittingyour completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date.You areadvised not todelaysubmittingyour completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- on GMC Specialist Register in a relevant specialty, or at the time of interview be within 6 months of expected date of CCST.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with patients with sleep disorders.
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary health team
- Experience of working with patients with mental health conditions
Desirable
- Experience of, and commitment to, clinical audit and service evaluation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take a psychiatric history, assess risk and formulate a treatment plan using behavioural and pharmacological interventions.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to explain diagnoses and treatments to patients and colleagues in a clear and understandable manner
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Keep up to date with development in the field of sleep medicine, psychopharmacology and integrated medicine.
- Ability to teach and train colleagues and junior staff.
Desirable
- Quality and service improvement - Innovative and imaginative approach to service development
- Information processing (IT skills) - Computer literacy, including use of e-mail, Internet and voice dictation systems
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Treats all staff and patients equally regardless of role, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or nationality. E.g., All posts to include Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- on GMC Specialist Register in a relevant specialty, or at the time of interview be within 6 months of expected date of CCST.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with patients with sleep disorders.
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary health team
- Experience of working with patients with mental health conditions
Desirable
- Experience of, and commitment to, clinical audit and service evaluation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take a psychiatric history, assess risk and formulate a treatment plan using behavioural and pharmacological interventions.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to explain diagnoses and treatments to patients and colleagues in a clear and understandable manner
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Keep up to date with development in the field of sleep medicine, psychopharmacology and integrated medicine.
- Ability to teach and train colleagues and junior staff.
Desirable
- Quality and service improvement - Innovative and imaginative approach to service development
- Information processing (IT skills) - Computer literacy, including use of e-mail, Internet and voice dictation systems
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Treats all staff and patients equally regardless of role, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or nationality. E.g., All posts to include Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, UCLH
60 Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3HR
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
