Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant to join CNWL NHS FT Health & Justice Services.
We are looking for a Consultant who is passionate about prison psychiatry and can deliver outstanding clinical leadership to the mental health team. This Post is ideally suited for a Consultant who enjoys assessing and treating challenging and unusual mental and physical health clinical presentations in a complex long term environment.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care to the men resident
To develop their own specialist interests and if appropriate to bring these in line with Trust and local service development
Teaching and training of specialist nurses, other nurses and prison staff where appropriate.
To contribute to the maintenance and development of offender care services within the Trust to the highest standard through clinical audit and other activities related to Care Quality.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
The Mental Health Team in HMP Aylesbury works closely with prison staff and other health and non-health contracted services to provide a person-centred, continuous service that promotes positive health and social care outcomes, sustainable resettlement and reduction in re- offending.
HMP Aylesbury is a Category B prison with a Category A function that was builtin 1992.Within the perimeter it has a Close Supervision Centre, which accommodates a number of the highest risk men within the prison estate. It also has a Separation Centre, which accommodates inmates felt to be at risk of radicalizing others and a Protected Witness Unit. Itdoes not have a remand function.
The prison accommodates approximately 500 adult male prisoners and a small number of Category A young offenders. CNWL provides primary care, mental health and addiction services and is an integral part of the wider prison team contributing to the rehabilitativeculture within the establishment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will accept that the description of duties is not exhaustive. The detail ofduties will be reviewed in the light of the post-holders experience and the needs of the service.Amendments to the post- holders duties may be possible as the Directorate continues to develop
Clinical Responsibilities: Assessment (including the assessment of risk), treatment, care planningand multiagency liaison for people with mental health problems in the prisons. Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments. Contribute to planned emergency interventions. Liaison with prisons, courts, statutory and non-statutory agencies,concerning all aspects of the mental health care management of men with mental health problems in the prisons. To work closely with the Manager, Psychologists and other leadprofessionals to provide clinical leadership and ensure safe, supportive care. To liaise closely with other medical, clinical and managerial staff toprovide high quality care pathways. Participation, when relevant, in the ACCT (self-harm / suicide prevention)processes. Practice in accordance with NICE and other relevant Guidelines and CNWLTrust policy. Accurate record keeping according to Trust and professional guidelines(data protection legislation and information governance standards). Application of the Mental Health Act including sections 48/49 and 47/49.General Responsibilities: Contribution to Care Quality through audit, research, and participation inlocal and Trust wide care quality processes, including CQC inspections. Practice in accordance with NICE and other relevant guidelines. To contribute to ensuring that the Health and Justice Directorate and theTrust as a whole achieve the activity, performance and outcome targets asagreed with key stakeholders. Contribution to service development (care pathways/clinicalprotocols/new service development) according to need and in agreement with theClinical Director. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submitthis promptly to the Information Department. To participate in service and business planning activity for thelocality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend and participate in the academic programmes of the Trust,including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programmes. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council,Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codesof conduct. To participate annually in a job plan review with the Clinical Director, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensurethat the postis developed to consider changes in service configuration and deliveryassociated with modernisation. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring theefficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in themedical contribution to management. To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing ordersand financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financialmanagement of the service and support the medical director and othermanagers in preparing plans for services
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will accept that the description of duties is not exhaustive. The detail ofduties will be reviewed in the light of the post-holders experience and the needs of the service.Amendments to the post- holders duties may be possible as the Directorate continues to develop
Clinical Responsibilities: Assessment (including the assessment of risk), treatment, care planningand multiagency liaison for people with mental health problems in the prisons. Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments. Contribute to planned emergency interventions. Liaison with prisons, courts, statutory and non-statutory agencies,concerning all aspects of the mental health care management of men with mental health problems in the prisons. To work closely with the Manager, Psychologists and other leadprofessionals to provide clinical leadership and ensure safe, supportive care. To liaise closely with other medical, clinical and managerial staff toprovide high quality care pathways. Participation, when relevant, in the ACCT (self-harm / suicide prevention)processes. Practice in accordance with NICE and other relevant Guidelines and CNWLTrust policy. Accurate record keeping according to Trust and professional guidelines(data protection legislation and information governance standards). Application of the Mental Health Act including sections 48/49 and 47/49.General Responsibilities: Contribution to Care Quality through audit, research, and participation inlocal and Trust wide care quality processes, including CQC inspections. Practice in accordance with NICE and other relevant guidelines. To contribute to ensuring that the Health and Justice Directorate and theTrust as a whole achieve the activity, performance and outcome targets asagreed with key stakeholders. Contribution to service development (care pathways/clinicalprotocols/new service development) according to need and in agreement with theClinical Director. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submitthis promptly to the Information Department. To participate in service and business planning activity for thelocality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend and participate in the academic programmes of the Trust,including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programmes. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council,Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codesof conduct. To participate annually in a job plan review with the Clinical Director, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensurethat the postis developed to consider changes in service configuration and deliveryassociated with modernisation. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring theefficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in themedical contribution to management. To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing ordersand financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financialmanagement of the service and support the medical director and othermanagers 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 MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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
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
- Experience of Quality Improvement
- Management experience
- Membership of committee / relevant regulatory body
- CQC preparedness
- Contract / procurement knowledge
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change
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 MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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
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
- Experience of Quality Improvement
- Management experience
- Membership of committee / relevant regulatory body
- CQC preparedness
- Contract / procurement knowledge
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change
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).
