Job summary
Goodall Division
Specialist Grade Doctor in Psychiatry (Crane Ward)
We are seeking a Specialist Grade Doctor in Psychiatry to join Crane Ward Team located at Riverside Centre, Pield Heath Road in Uxbridge. You will be part of a Multi-disciplinary Team that care for women above the age of 18 who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness.
This role provides a great opportunity to build your experience in the NHS . You will have a comprehensive induction, and if you choose you can access our CESR programme to work towards consultant status.
The successful candidate should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades for a minimum of six years. They should have an inclusive, compassionate and service user focused approach.
Applicants should have Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
This post attracts a generous relocation expenses, study budget and a range of lifestyle benefits, such as staff discounts, cycle to work scheme and discount on the purchase and leasing of new cars.
If you would like to discuss the post informally or arrange a visit, please contact:
Dr Manjeestha Das, Consultant Psychiatrist, Crane Ward
Email: manjeestha.das@nhs.net, Tel:01895485154
Tolulope Ayorinde, Ward manager, Crane Ward
Email: tolulope.ayorinde@nhs.net, Tel:01895485154
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide in-patient care for all patients admitted to Crane Ward, under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist.
The post holder will undertake assessments of patients refereed to the service and liaise with nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
This will include providing support and advice on alternative services should the admission be not required.
About us
CNWL is a nationally leading NHS Foundation Trust providing Mental Health, Community Health and Child Health Services across London and the South East of England.
Over the last few years our catchment area has grown significantly, making the Trust's population more diverse than ever. The area spans the communities of London, Milton Keynes and wider geographical areas of Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire. There are areas of great affluence as well as deprivation, and there are over 100 first-languages spoken in these communities.
We were authorised as a Foundation Trust on 1 May 2007.
The Trust is organised in to three Divisions: Jameson, Goodall and Diggory. Goodall Division is responsible for the delivery of Mental Health and community Learning Disability services in Hillingdon, as well as all CNWL's specialist rehabilitation provision and CAMHS provision in NW London. We also deliver community physical health services in a number of boroughs in NW London, including Hillingdon Harrow, Ealing andneighbouring System of North Central London.
Our staff play a fundamental role in our delivery of excellent outcomes and excellent patient experience, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.
www.cnwl.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain detailed notes, care history and initiate necessary investigations and assessments for the patients in care.
Establishing, initiating and evaluating treatment plans and risk assessments in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist in charge of the ward.
To conduct interviews with relatives and carers as required.
To initiate and facilitate meetings with professionals and families as appropriate.
To arrange care plans, treatment and discharge for each patient, in a timely manner.
To arrange relevant referrals for both; the multi-disciplinary team and other external services.
To adhere to Trust local policies and procedures and BMHS, including policies and procedures related to the management of medication and physical healthcare.
Preparation and presentation of medico-legal reports, including reports for Managers hearings and Medial Health Review Tribunals.
To complete full risk assessments for each patient in conjunction with the MDT.
To liaise with all external agencies as required and attend meetings as appropriate.
To take part in the 2nd on-call Rota (1 in 10) including attendance on the wards at weekends.
To make recommendations in line with the Mental Health Act Assessments for patients on the ward, as appropriate.
To complete diagnostic coding (ICD10) in a timely manner.
To work closely with other medical colleagues, provide support and supervise a smooth and safe discharge.
To chair and supervise ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meeting as and when required.
To support training of other medical team members, nursing colleagues, medical and nursing students.
To maintain accurate records of whiteboard meeting, ward rounds and any other reviews relevant to this role.
To meet on a regular basis with the Consultant Psychiatrist in charge of Crane Ward.
To participate in continuing professional development.
To participate in annual appraisal in line with the Trust policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain detailed notes, care history and initiate necessary investigations and assessments for the patients in care.
Establishing, initiating and evaluating treatment plans and risk assessments in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist in charge of the ward.
To conduct interviews with relatives and carers as required.
To initiate and facilitate meetings with professionals and families as appropriate.
To arrange care plans, treatment and discharge for each patient, in a timely manner.
To arrange relevant referrals for both; the multi-disciplinary team and other external services.
To adhere to Trust local policies and procedures and BMHS, including policies and procedures related to the management of medication and physical healthcare.
Preparation and presentation of medico-legal reports, including reports for Managers hearings and Medial Health Review Tribunals.
To complete full risk assessments for each patient in conjunction with the MDT.
To liaise with all external agencies as required and attend meetings as appropriate.
To take part in the 2nd on-call Rota (1 in 10) including attendance on the wards at weekends.
To make recommendations in line with the Mental Health Act Assessments for patients on the ward, as appropriate.
To complete diagnostic coding (ICD10) in a timely manner.
To work closely with other medical colleagues, provide support and supervise a smooth and safe discharge.
To chair and supervise ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meeting as and when required.
To support training of other medical team members, nursing colleagues, medical and nursing students.
To maintain accurate records of whiteboard meeting, ward rounds and any other reviews relevant to this role.
To meet on a regular basis with the Consultant Psychiatrist in charge of Crane Ward.
To participate in continuing professional development.
To participate in annual appraisal in line with the Trust policy.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Training
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- To be section 12(2) MHA 1983 approved (or achieve within 6 months of apt), if not have Approved Clinician (AC) status/approval and be on the AC Register
- A minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades
- Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas
Desirable
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to (own specialty)
Experience
Essential
- Proficient in risk assessment and management
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in an inpatient psychiatric setting
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Adequate training in child and adult safeguarding
- Demonstrates ability to challenge others, escalating concerns when necessary
Desirable
- Experience of service development/business planning
- High level knowledge of planned developments at a national level to improve efficiency and deliver quality services
Skills Knowledge & Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core Behaviors
- Communicates effectively using the English Language and is able to share decision-making with patients, relatives and carers; treats patients as individuals, promoting a person-centered approach to their care
- Sound organisational skills
- Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
- Demonstrates understanding of a range of leadership principles, approaches and techniques so can adapt leadership behaviours to improve engagement and outcomes
- Awareness of legal responsibilities relevant to the role, such as around mental capacity and deprivation of liberty; data protection; equality and diversity
- Ability to work on own initiative
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Training
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- To be section 12(2) MHA 1983 approved (or achieve within 6 months of apt), if not have Approved Clinician (AC) status/approval and be on the AC Register
- A minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades
- Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas
Desirable
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to (own specialty)
Experience
Essential
- Proficient in risk assessment and management
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in an inpatient psychiatric setting
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Adequate training in child and adult safeguarding
- Demonstrates ability to challenge others, escalating concerns when necessary
Desirable
- Experience of service development/business planning
- High level knowledge of planned developments at a national level to improve efficiency and deliver quality services
Skills Knowledge & Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core Behaviors
- Communicates effectively using the English Language and is able to share decision-making with patients, relatives and carers; treats patients as individuals, promoting a person-centered approach to their care
- Sound organisational skills
- Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
- Demonstrates understanding of a range of leadership principles, approaches and techniques so can adapt leadership behaviours to improve engagement and outcomes
- Awareness of legal responsibilities relevant to the role, such as around mental capacity and deprivation of liberty; data protection; equality and diversity
- Ability to work on own initiative
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).
