Job summary
This is an established post within the Rehabilitation & High Support (RHS) Hub of PCNFT. This is a less than full time (LTFT) job and the appointee will be expected to cover max of 7 patients -4 PAs
The opportunity has come up as the current Consultant is reducing their working days and leaving this role. Team is supported by an experience WTE Advanced clinical practitioner (ACP), OT, psychologist, along with nurses and nursing assistants.
Main duties of the job
Take Responsible Clinician (RC) responsibility for max of 7 inpatients and lead the multi-disciplinary team. All patients are expected to be detained under The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007).
The role of RC carries with it the responsibility to ensure that all the necessary documentation (including Section 17 leave, Consent/Treatment, section renewal etc. forms) is correct and up-to-date, that adequate reports are provided for Manager's Appeals or Tribunals within the time period laid down in the Code of Practice, and that either Consultant attends or ensures adequate representation is available. The appointee will maintain approval as an Approved Clinician and under Section 12 of The MHA 1983 (amended 2007)
Liaise appropriately with the Ministry of Justice regarding those patients who are subject to Restriction Orders, and maintain an adequate system to ensure that the regulations laid down by the Ministry of Justice are adhered to.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join an established team at rehabilitation unit, Heathfield House in Stockport.
The unit is for patients having predominantly intractable severe and enduring mental illnesses, and who require a step-down rehabilitation before considering their discharge into community. Whilst some patients will have a history of risk to others, the predominant need at the time of admission is for rehabilitation and the management of their psychosis or affective disorders. The average length of stay for patients is two years.
The team is composed of:Consultant Psychiatrist (0.8 WTE - split between 3 LTFT cover Consultants), 1 WTE ACP, psychologist, assistant psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Technical Instructor, Ward Manager and a Medical secretary. There is currently no trainee at Heathfield house.
The majority of patients are from the Pennine Care footprint, though we accept referrals from throughout the North West region. The length of stay is highly variable, though average length of stay is expected to be 18 24 months.
The consultant would be expected to liaise with the referring and community teams during the admission and discharge process. But there is no expectation to provide community follow-ups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join an established team at rehabilitation unit, Heathfield House in Stockport.
The unit is for patients having predominantly intractable severe and enduring mental illnesses, and who require a step-down rehabilitation before considering their discharge into community. Whilst some patients will have a history of risk to others, the predominant need at the time of admission is for rehabilitation and the management of their psychosis or affective disorders. The average length of stay for patients is two years.
The team is composed of:Consultant Psychiatrist (0.8 WTE - split between 3 LTFT cover Consultants), 1 WTE ACP, psychologist, assistant psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Technical Instructor, Ward Manager and a Medical secretary. There is currently no trainee at Heathfield house.
The majority of patients are from the Pennine Care footprint, though we accept referrals from throughout the North West region. The length of stay is highly variable, though average length of stay is expected to be 18 24 months.
The consultant would be expected to liaise with the referring and community teams during the admission and discharge process. But there is no expectation to provide community follow-ups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
- Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
- Able to undertake the role as described (with reasonable adjustments made if required)
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellence in working extensively in multi- disciplinary teams at ST4-6 or consultant level
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Experience in Rehabilitation/Forensic Psychiatry
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
- Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
- Able to undertake the role as described (with reasonable adjustments made if required)
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellence in working extensively in multi- disciplinary teams at ST4-6 or consultant level
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Experience in Rehabilitation/Forensic Psychiatry
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).
