Job summary
This Specialty Doctor post in Adult Psychiatry is a full time post shared between Mulberry 3 (recovery ward) and the Crisis team, Cambridge. The post holder will provide clinical input to the assessment and management of patients contacting crisis team, Cambridge, and those under the care of our Mulberry 3 ward with support from the respective Consultants and the wider team.
Main duties of the job
o This post will work across the Crisis team and Mulberry 3 (Recovery ward)
o On Crisis team days provide support and clinical advice for the crisis team regarding the management of high-risk patients contacting the service
o On Crisis team days provide assessments for patients requiring urgent assessment including mental health act assessments when indicated
o On Mulberry 3 days management of Mulberry 3 (Recovery ward), under supervision of consultant psychiatrist
o On Mulberry 3 days to work with the MDT on the unit and other teams within and outside the organisation and share responsibility with them for day-to-day management of the unit and seamless patient care.
o To work with the consultant and team managers to monitor and improve the quality of care that the service provides.
o Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students as well as the wider MDT including support with clinical skills evaluation and development
o To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance, audit and research.
o To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mulberry 3:
The 16 bedded inpatient recovery unit is responsible for delivering evidence-based inpatient interventions. The focus is on enabling patients to attain a state in which they feel clinically safe to take on the challenges that exist in the community. Recovery principles are at the heart of the interventions that are delivered. The unit covers the geographical area of Cambridge City and the surrounding villages.
The post holder will work with the Consultant Psychiatrist primarily to provide medical input to the patients on Mulberry 3.
The post holder will: Assess newly admitted patients for their physical and mental health needs including risk Take active steps to address their identified needs in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team Liaise with other health professionals and other voluntary and third sector agencies Work with MDT in discharge planning Attend team meetings and routine clinical handovers Guide and support other junior doctors in day to day functioning of the unit and distribution of workload Actively participate in local and Trust-wise educational activities. The services regularly have medical student attachments and involvement in teaching is encouraged.
CRHTT, Cambridge
The crisis team base is located on our Fulbourn Hospital site. The post holder will work with the Consultant Psychiatrist primarily to provide medical input to the community within the Cambridge city and neighbouring villages. The post holder will provide crisis team medical cover, joining the Cambridge CRHT, which aims to treat patients entering the secondary mental health care who are likely to be returned to their normal functioning within approximately 2-3 weeks. Supervision and training from the Consultant Psychiatrists will be provided.
The post holder will:
- Assess newly referred patients who are either referred from the community services or from the A&E- Patients who need home treatment will be reviewed regularly to make a follow-up plan- Attend team meetings and routine hand overs- Risk assess patients who are in the community and plan further management- Working with a multi-disciplinary team- Actively participate in local and trust wide educational activities. The services regularly have medical student attachments and involvement in teaching is encouraged.
The post holder will be expected to take part in regular supervision, annual appraisal and annual job planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mulberry 3:
The 16 bedded inpatient recovery unit is responsible for delivering evidence-based inpatient interventions. The focus is on enabling patients to attain a state in which they feel clinically safe to take on the challenges that exist in the community. Recovery principles are at the heart of the interventions that are delivered. The unit covers the geographical area of Cambridge City and the surrounding villages.
The post holder will work with the Consultant Psychiatrist primarily to provide medical input to the patients on Mulberry 3.
The post holder will: Assess newly admitted patients for their physical and mental health needs including risk Take active steps to address their identified needs in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team Liaise with other health professionals and other voluntary and third sector agencies Work with MDT in discharge planning Attend team meetings and routine clinical handovers Guide and support other junior doctors in day to day functioning of the unit and distribution of workload Actively participate in local and Trust-wise educational activities. The services regularly have medical student attachments and involvement in teaching is encouraged.
CRHTT, Cambridge
The crisis team base is located on our Fulbourn Hospital site. The post holder will work with the Consultant Psychiatrist primarily to provide medical input to the community within the Cambridge city and neighbouring villages. The post holder will provide crisis team medical cover, joining the Cambridge CRHT, which aims to treat patients entering the secondary mental health care who are likely to be returned to their normal functioning within approximately 2-3 weeks. Supervision and training from the Consultant Psychiatrists will be provided.
The post holder will:
- Assess newly referred patients who are either referred from the community services or from the A&E- Patients who need home treatment will be reviewed regularly to make a follow-up plan- Attend team meetings and routine hand overs- Risk assess patients who are in the community and plan further management- Working with a multi-disciplinary team- Actively participate in local and trust wide educational activities. The services regularly have medical student attachments and involvement in teaching is encouraged.
The post holder will be expected to take part in regular supervision, annual appraisal and annual job planning.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligible for approval under Section 12 of the MHA 1983
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Approval under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working in acute psychiatry and with people in mental health crisis
Desirable
- Experience of working in crisis mental health services (eg CRHTT, Liaison Psychiatry A&E services)
- Experience in older adult or CAMHS services
- Experience engaging in and delivering of clinical supervision and training.
Skills/Ability/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of general adult psychiatry.
- Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to mental health and social care services.
Desirable
- Understanding of use and need for, performance management information.
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to foster excellent inter-team/interagency working relationships.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligible for approval under Section 12 of the MHA 1983
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Approval under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working in acute psychiatry and with people in mental health crisis
Desirable
- Experience of working in crisis mental health services (eg CRHTT, Liaison Psychiatry A&E services)
- Experience in older adult or CAMHS services
- Experience engaging in and delivering of clinical supervision and training.
Skills/Ability/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of general adult psychiatry.
- Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to mental health and social care services.
Desirable
- Understanding of use and need for, performance management information.
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to foster excellent inter-team/interagency working relationships.
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).
