Job summary
This post is a Community Psychiatry of Learning Disability post, supported by a multidisciplinary team including a 1 WTE substantive Specialty doctor shared with KCW consultants.
The post would be ideal for a newly appointed or experienced Consultant who wishes to work with peer support locally from two other very experienced Consultant Psychiatrists as well as a well-established multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
o To provide a Consultant Psychiatric service into the Tri-Borough Learning Disability service for people living / registered with a GP in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.o To ensure, support and develop the provision of ongoing psychiatric input to people with Learning Disabilities living in the community.o To attend community team referrals meetings, complex cases reviews, MDT meetings, and contribute to community team clinical governance and management meetings.o The H&F community Psychiatry service operates a clinic in the central base in White City and also sees people in the most appropriate setting where possible e.g. within residential provisions or day care / education settings. This also includes domiciliary visits. The Consultant is expected to be patient-centered and work flexibly with the multidisciplinary team, families, carers and other professionals.o To be available within normal working hours, to take responsibility for urgent assessments including formal mental health act assessments where possible, and participate in the out of hours Learning Disability on call rota organized by CNWL.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) specialises in caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs.Over recent 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. We are constantly developing and working in innovative ways to provide modern, dependable services ino physical and mental health sectorso primary, secondary and community serviceso in health and social care settings for all ages.
The Tri Borough Community Learning Disability Service is a large community service covering the boroughs of H&F Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). The LD community health element of the team is provided by Central London Community Health NHS Trust (CLCH). Team health professionals include Community LD Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language therapy, Physiotherapy. Staff work across the 3 boroughs apart from Psychology and Psychiatry who retain a uni-borough focus. Staff are managed within their professional groups and there is a Tri Borough service manager. Whilst the Consultant Psychiatrists are employed by CNWL, they work in an integrated way with the Tri Borough community Learning Disability service and are seen as an important member of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To manage, appraise and provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel, policies and procedures. CLCH policies as relevant also to be followed.
2. To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder, operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
3. To undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
4. To record clinical activity accurately, comprehensively and in a timely manner, and submit this promptly through the trusts and/oe CLCH clinical information systems.
5. To participate in service and business planning activity as appropriate.
6. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
7. To keep up to date with mandatory training
8. To attend and participate in the LD academic programme, including lectures and seminars as part of the CPD program.
9. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, AC approval and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
10. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. This includes annual appraisal of up to 5 colleagues (consultants and/or specialty doctors) and attendance in relevant Care Quality meetings.
11. To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the clinical and medical directors as well as other managers in preparing plans for services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To manage, appraise and provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel, policies and procedures. CLCH policies as relevant also to be followed.
2. To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder, operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
3. To undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
4. To record clinical activity accurately, comprehensively and in a timely manner, and submit this promptly through the trusts and/oe CLCH clinical information systems.
5. To participate in service and business planning activity as appropriate.
6. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
7. To keep up to date with mandatory training
8. To attend and participate in the LD academic programme, including lectures and seminars as part of the CPD program.
9. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, AC approval and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
10. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. This includes annual appraisal of up to 5 colleagues (consultants and/or specialty doctors) and attendance in relevant Care Quality meetings.
11. To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the clinical and medical directors as well as other managers in preparing plans for services.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Additional clinical qualifications.
- MRCPsych or equivalent
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 (2) of MHA
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- 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
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participation in continuous professional development
- Participation in research or service evaluation -past or present.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
TRANSPORT
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR willing to use public transport for travel during work
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Additional clinical qualifications.
- MRCPsych or equivalent
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 (2) of MHA
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- 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
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participation in continuous professional development
- Participation in research or service evaluation -past or present.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
TRANSPORT
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR willing to use public transport for travel during work
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).
