Job summary
"Would you like to work in an organisation that sits in the top 10 best Mental Health organisations in the country to work in?
Please Note: As this is a fixed term contract, we are unable to accept international applications, as we are unable to offer sponsorship with this post.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a fixed term Speciality Doctor role in the department of Working Age Adults (WAA) Psychiatry and will be working under supervision of WAA Consultant Tandridge CMHRS.
Surrey & Borders is dedicated to person centred approach for those who use our service & for all the employees. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing of our staff who are pivotal in everything we do.
WAA community services aim to provide clinically focused & person-centred care based on recovery model. We have a dynamic & innovative MDT which is passionate promoter of good mental health.
This vacancy has arisen following the move of current post holder. The post holder will be encouraged to join weekly Trust-wide academic program & will have opportunities to participate in research, leadership activities, clinical audits & quality improvement.
Our Offer:
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- NHS Specialty grade £59,175 - £95,400 per annum + £149 fringe + on- call requirement
- Up to £2000/year CPD allowance subject to policy requirements
- NHS pension employers contribution 23.7% from day one.
Main duties of the job
The Specialty Doctor will be part of Tandridge multidisciplinary team and work in close collaboration with colleagues. The duties will include conducting assessments for individuals referred to the team by local referrers, providing ongoing follow-up and psychiatric intervention, effective communication with local GPs and liaison with other services and agencies.
You will be required to assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users. To participate in weekly ward rounds & attend multidisciplinary meetings. You will be required to attend Care Programme Approach & Section 117 meetings & mental health review tribunals.
Providing up-to-date clinical information at all meetings and to ensure that medical decisions are implemented as planned.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post requires candidates to have Full GMC Registration with License to Practice in the UK; experience of working in psychiatry for at least 2 years & to be Section 12/AC approved (or aiming to be approved in the near future).
Please see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post requires candidates to have Full GMC Registration with License to Practice in the UK; experience of working in psychiatry for at least 2 years & to be Section 12/AC approved (or aiming to be approved in the near future).
Please see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent recognised medical qualification
- Full medical registration with a license to practice
- Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills
Eligibility
Essential
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC or equivalent with no concerning warnings or conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Risk Management
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice
- Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement and experience
- Older Adult Psychiatry experience
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Experience in management
- Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
- Published audit or research projects
- Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent recognised medical qualification
- Full medical registration with a license to practice
- Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills
Eligibility
Essential
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC or equivalent with no concerning warnings or conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Risk Management
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice
- Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement and experience
- Older Adult Psychiatry experience
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Experience in management
- Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
- Published audit or research projects
- Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)
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).
