Job summary
Principal Duties of the Post
This post involves working within both the inpatient and outpatient settings, across the whole range of mental health services within the Trust.
This post involves working closely with a large multi-disciplinary team managing secondary care patients with mental illness.
The post holder provides medical support to the mental health team working under the supervision of a senior psychiatrist.
Practitioners should be prepared to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances without additional remuneration but may be granted time off in lieu at the discretion of the Trust.
Commitments arising in such circumstances are, however, exceptional and practitioners should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Main duties of the job
Principal Duties of the Post
This post involves working within both the inpatient and outpatient settings, across the whole range of mental health services within the Trust.
This post involves working closely with a large multi-disciplinary team managing secondary care patients with mental illness.
The post holder provides medical support to the mental health team working under the supervision of a senior psychiatrist.
Practitioners should be prepared to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances without additional remuneration but may be granted time off in lieu at the discretion of the Trust.
Commitments arising in such circumstances are, however, exceptional and practitioners should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
About us
Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.
With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.
We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.
The transformation will happen in stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.
Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised basic Medical Degree.
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice.
Desirable
- MRCPsych.
- Section 12(2) approved.
Experience
Essential
- 4 years at full-time postgraduate training or higher or equivalent experience with at least 2 years in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty.
- Previous experience of working in psychiatry.
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- Excellent clinical skills using biopsychosocial 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.
- Able to work cooperatively as part of a team, delegate appropriately and see tasks through to completion.
Desirable
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
- Experience of crisis, inpatient or community mental health team care for adults.
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
- Experience in liaison psychiatry or other acute psychiatry settings.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to take a full Psychiatric history, mental state and physical examination of patients.
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical workload.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Dictate clear, concise letters to other professionals.
- Competent to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet.
- Knowledge of different models of care.
- Understand principles of teaching and learning.
- Ability to deal effectively with stress.
- Enthusiasm for speciality.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively during challenging conversations.
- Reliable and honest.
- Flexible approach to working practise.
- Positive approach to the job planning and appraisal process.
- Works well and respects the roles and skills of whole multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to fulfil the travelling commitment of the post with transport within the parameters of the Equality Act.
- Ability to fulfil the duties of the post including on-call.
- Satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure and Health check.
Desirable
- Evidence of performance that is above average.
- Knowledge of Risk Management.
- Demonstrate use of evidence-based practise.
- Previous experience of working in General Adult Psychiatric services.
- Enthusiasm for teaching.
- Experience of supporting an MDT in conjunction with support from consultant colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised basic Medical Degree.
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice.
Desirable
- MRCPsych.
- Section 12(2) approved.
Experience
Essential
- 4 years at full-time postgraduate training or higher or equivalent experience with at least 2 years in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty.
- Previous experience of working in psychiatry.
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- Excellent clinical skills using biopsychosocial 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.
- Able to work cooperatively as part of a team, delegate appropriately and see tasks through to completion.
Desirable
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
- Experience of crisis, inpatient or community mental health team care for adults.
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
- Experience in liaison psychiatry or other acute psychiatry settings.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to take a full Psychiatric history, mental state and physical examination of patients.
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical workload.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Dictate clear, concise letters to other professionals.
- Competent to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet.
- Knowledge of different models of care.
- Understand principles of teaching and learning.
- Ability to deal effectively with stress.
- Enthusiasm for speciality.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively during challenging conversations.
- Reliable and honest.
- Flexible approach to working practise.
- Positive approach to the job planning and appraisal process.
- Works well and respects the roles and skills of whole multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to fulfil the travelling commitment of the post with transport within the parameters of the Equality Act.
- Ability to fulfil the duties of the post including on-call.
- Satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure and Health check.
Desirable
- Evidence of performance that is above average.
- Knowledge of Risk Management.
- Demonstrate use of evidence-based practise.
- Previous experience of working in General Adult Psychiatric services.
- Enthusiasm for teaching.
- Experience of supporting an MDT in conjunction with support from consultant colleagues.
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).
