Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be the consultant psychiatrist for the Anxiety Disorders Residential Unit (ADRU). You will work alongside the existing established team, reducing symptoms of anxiety disorder and improving functioning and quality of life in patients with anxiety disorders. The post holder also has one session a week with the Centre for Anxiety and Trauma ( CADAT). This is an outpatient service offering CBTlocally and nationally for specific anxiety disorders and depersonalisation disorder.The consultant input to this team consists of giving advice to the team, attending a complex case meeting, monthly interagency meeting and supervising the ST doctor.
Whilst this is a split post between ADRU and CADAT, the 2 services are very much aligned in terms of the model and delivery of care, and have close working relationships.
CADAT takes both local and national referrals. ADRU takes referrals nationally and internationally. Active communication with patients, families, referrers and funders is key to inform excellence in care. The service also provides support to clinicians within the Trust who wish to discuss complex patients.
Main duties of the job
Provide intensive and expert assessment, risk assessment, and management of patients with complex treatment-refractory anxiety disorders at the Anxiety Disorders Residential Unit (ADRU), Offer clinical advice and supervision at the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma, Provide medical leadership on the ward, ensuring safe and timely service provision for service users, Contribute to business planning and service development, including liaising with external funding bodies and placement providers concerning admissions and discharges, Supervise junior medical staff, including core and specialist trainees, Participate in postgraduate training and contribute to the educational activities of the Trust, Engage in research activities, collaborate with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), and contribute to the development and dissemination of evidence-based practices
About us
Working for our organisation offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to providing high-quality care and advancing the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Our organisation fosters a collaborative environment where professionals from various departments, including marketing, IT, and customer service, work together to achieve common goals.
We place a strong emphasis on professional development. Employees are encouraged to engage in research activities, collaborate with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), and contribute to the development and dissemination of evidence-based practices. Additionally, there are opportunities for postgraduate training and participation in the educational activities of the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The consultant will provide intensive and expert assessment, risk assessment, and management of patients with complex treatment-refractory anxiety disorders at ADRU. They will also offer clinical advice and supervision at CADAT, The consultant will provide medical leadership on the ward, contribute to clinical governance, business planning, and service development, The role includes supervising junior medical staff, participating in postgraduate training, and contributing to the educational activities of the Trust, The consultant is encouraged to engage in research activities, collaborate with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), and contribute to the development and dissemination of evidence-based practices
Job description
Job responsibilities
The consultant will provide intensive and expert assessment, risk assessment, and management of patients with complex treatment-refractory anxiety disorders at ADRU. They will also offer clinical advice and supervision at CADAT, The consultant will provide medical leadership on the ward, contribute to clinical governance, business planning, and service development, The role includes supervising junior medical staff, participating in postgraduate training, and contributing to the educational activities of the Trust, The consultant is encouraged to engage in research activities, collaborate with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), and contribute to the development and dissemination of evidence-based practices
Person Specification
Medical Degree
Essential
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant training and experience in psychopharmacology or obsessive compulsive and related disorders
- Qualification or higher degree in Research, either complete or in progress (PhD or MD) or experience as a Principal Investigator
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- Evidence for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within six months of gaining award of CCT
- Section 12 approved
- Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within three months of appointment
Desirable
- Accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies or demonstration of planned training on an approved course in CBT leading to accreditation
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Strong record of delivery of excellent teaching and training (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Demonstrated commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Has actively participated in clinical audit or quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Conducted and published research relevant to anxiety disorders
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service user involvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Has led quality improvement projects or research leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients, or can demonstrate impact of their research
Person Specification
Medical Degree
Essential
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant training and experience in psychopharmacology or obsessive compulsive and related disorders
- Qualification or higher degree in Research, either complete or in progress (PhD or MD) or experience as a Principal Investigator
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- Evidence for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within six months of gaining award of CCT
- Section 12 approved
- Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within three months of appointment
Desirable
- Accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies or demonstration of planned training on an approved course in CBT leading to accreditation
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Strong record of delivery of excellent teaching and training (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Demonstrated commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Has actively participated in clinical audit or quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Conducted and published research relevant to anxiety disorders
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service user involvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Has led quality improvement projects or research leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients, or can demonstrate impact of their research
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).
