Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Psychiatrist to a newly established full-time post that combines specialist clinical work within the Eating Disorder Community Service and Medical Psychotherapy provision across Gloucestershire.
The post holder will contribute 4 programmed activities (PAs) per week to the Eating Disorder Community Service and 6 programmed activities (PAs) per week as a Consultant Medical Psychotherapist, delivering specialist clinical care across the county.
This role has been created in response to increased local investment in medical psychotherapy services and rising demand within the Eating Disorder Service.
This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are full-time, 10 sessions per week.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following:
o To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service.o To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.o To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate.o To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies.o To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's service plans.o To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty.o To work effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and promote team working.
The postholder will be working alongside the existing Consultant in Medical Psychotherapy, will ensure provisions of General adult psychiatry services within the Eating Disorder team, will deputize for absent colleagues, work flexibly to ensure service delivery and patient care and achieve value for money through the most effective use of resources.
The post holder will join the on call rota that spans across specialties, within Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. This will mean participating in a 1:20, 9am to 9pm/9pm to 9am rota. Section 12 cover is provided with on-call duties under an arrangement with the local authority for which a 0.25 PA retainer is payable, plus fees.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely alongside the existing Consultant Medical Psychotherapist and will be an integral member of multidisciplinary teams, contributing to high-quality, patientcentred care. There will be opportunities to support service development and innovation within both clinical areas.
Teaching, supervision and training form an important component of this role. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the supervision and development of medical trainees and other learners, supporting a positive learning environment and promoting high standards of clinical practice.
This appointment offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for a consultant with expertise or a strong interest in eating disorders and medical psychotherapy to develop a varied clinical portfolio within a supportive and forwardthinking service.
We encourage a healthy work-life balance and we have regular away days.
Our medical directorate also supports Consultants through positive relationships with the LNC and Medical Staffing Committee.
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Medical Psychotherapy
Work alongside the existing Consultant in Medical Psychotherapy, delivering clinical care in line with Complex Psychological Interventions (CPI) pathways, policies and protocols.
Provide specialist assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment for patients with complex mental health needs, applying a holistic approach informed by general psychiatric training and a recognised psychotherapeutic modality.
Offer specialist expertise in psychological formulation, consultation and treatment planning for individuals with complex presentations, working closely with community mental health teams and CPI clinicians.
Deliver consultation, second opinions, specialist supervision and facetoface psychotherapy at the request of Consultant Psychiatrists and CPI clinicians.
Contribute to service development initiatives for people with complex mental health problems, including personality disorders, dual diagnosis and medically unexplained symptoms, working with clinicians, managers and commissioners.
Provide clinical leadership within the Medical Psychotherapy service, including assessment, treatment and supervision of psychodynamic psychotherapy delivered by trainees.
Contribute to education and training, supporting psychotherapy training for core and higher psychiatric trainees and other mental health professionals, in line with curriculum requirements.
Eating Disorder Service
Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and formulation for patients with eating disorders and complex comorbid mental health presentations.
Advise the multidisciplinary team on treatment planning, medication management and onward referral for complex cases.
Initiate, monitor and review psychotropic medication, including physical health monitoring where required.
Offer regular consultation and supervision to team members regarding complex clinical presentations and dynamics.
Provide advice on the use of the Mental Health Act in nonurgent situations and fulfil Responsible Clinician and Section 12 duties as required.
Liaise with GPs and work collaboratively with other Trust services, including Crisis and Home Treatment, inpatient wards, liaison psychiatry, forensic and intermediate care teams.
Maintain professional competencies and CPD related to the management of eating disorders within the context of complex mental illness.
Participate in service governance and, alongside other medical staff, provide crosscover for medical monitoring (e.g. blood tests and ECGs) for community patients.
The Trustis required towork in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely alongside the existing Consultant Medical Psychotherapist and will be an integral member of multidisciplinary teams, contributing to high-quality, patientcentred care. There will be opportunities to support service development and innovation within both clinical areas.
Teaching, supervision and training form an important component of this role. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the supervision and development of medical trainees and other learners, supporting a positive learning environment and promoting high standards of clinical practice.
This appointment offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for a consultant with expertise or a strong interest in eating disorders and medical psychotherapy to develop a varied clinical portfolio within a supportive and forwardthinking service.
We encourage a healthy work-life balance and we have regular away days.
Our medical directorate also supports Consultants through positive relationships with the LNC and Medical Staffing Committee.
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Medical Psychotherapy
Work alongside the existing Consultant in Medical Psychotherapy, delivering clinical care in line with Complex Psychological Interventions (CPI) pathways, policies and protocols.
Provide specialist assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment for patients with complex mental health needs, applying a holistic approach informed by general psychiatric training and a recognised psychotherapeutic modality.
Offer specialist expertise in psychological formulation, consultation and treatment planning for individuals with complex presentations, working closely with community mental health teams and CPI clinicians.
Deliver consultation, second opinions, specialist supervision and facetoface psychotherapy at the request of Consultant Psychiatrists and CPI clinicians.
Contribute to service development initiatives for people with complex mental health problems, including personality disorders, dual diagnosis and medically unexplained symptoms, working with clinicians, managers and commissioners.
Provide clinical leadership within the Medical Psychotherapy service, including assessment, treatment and supervision of psychodynamic psychotherapy delivered by trainees.
Contribute to education and training, supporting psychotherapy training for core and higher psychiatric trainees and other mental health professionals, in line with curriculum requirements.
Eating Disorder Service
Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and formulation for patients with eating disorders and complex comorbid mental health presentations.
Advise the multidisciplinary team on treatment planning, medication management and onward referral for complex cases.
Initiate, monitor and review psychotropic medication, including physical health monitoring where required.
Offer regular consultation and supervision to team members regarding complex clinical presentations and dynamics.
Provide advice on the use of the Mental Health Act in nonurgent situations and fulfil Responsible Clinician and Section 12 duties as required.
Liaise with GPs and work collaboratively with other Trust services, including Crisis and Home Treatment, inpatient wards, liaison psychiatry, forensic and intermediate care teams.
Maintain professional competencies and CPD related to the management of eating disorders within the context of complex mental illness.
Participate in service governance and, alongside other medical staff, provide crosscover for medical monitoring (e.g. blood tests and ECGs) for community patients.
The Trustis required towork in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Basic medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
- AC Status for the purpose of MHA equivalent
- Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) or Certificate equivalent to specialist registration(CESR) - General Adult Psychiatry and/or Medical Psychotherapy
- Evidence of skills in assessment, formulation and management of psychiatric disorders.
Desirable
- Full or part membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Personal membership of a "medical defense" union
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior medical practitioner at specialist level.
- Management/leadership experience within clinical service.
- Experience of working in and managing a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Basic medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
- AC Status for the purpose of MHA equivalent
- Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) or Certificate equivalent to specialist registration(CESR) - General Adult Psychiatry and/or Medical Psychotherapy
- Evidence of skills in assessment, formulation and management of psychiatric disorders.
Desirable
- Full or part membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Personal membership of a "medical defense" union
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior medical practitioner at specialist level.
- Management/leadership experience within clinical service.
- Experience of working in and managing a team
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).
