Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established multidisciplinary Psychiatric Intensive Care inpatient ward team providing care and treatment for local men. This fulltime post is for a general adult consultant psychiatrist and is based on the 11 bedded PICU Millharbour ward at Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health, which is situated within a purpose built unit on the Mile End Hospital site close to Mile End and Stepney Green Tube stations.
Main duties of the job
The PICU services in Tower Hamlets have close links with the National Association of Psychiatric Intensive Care, and have joint RCpsych/NAPICU accreditation.
There is a supportive collegiate body of consultants in Tower Hamlets and we have an active academic and teaching agenda.
ELFT is a teaching Trust,rated Outstanding by the CQC which provide Mental health and Community Service across East London and Bedfordshire.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this vacancy please see attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this vacancy please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent (A)
- Included on or eligible for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT).(A)
- On the register of Approved Clinicians (MHA, 2007) 9A)
Desirable
- Higher Degree (A)
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with RCPsych guidelines). (A
Knowledge
Essential
- Good experience of working in adult inpatient psychiatry services and especially in the care and assessment of complex co-morbidity. (A/I)
- Good experience of working with acute disturbed patients and of Rapid Tranquilisation. (A/I)
- Specific experience and knowledge of psychopharmacology. (A/I)
- Good working knowledge and experience working with patients detained under sections of the Mental Health Act and attending Tribunals. (A/I)
Desirable
- Experience of working within PICU/LSU (A/I)
- Experience of working with trauma informed models of care (A/I)
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff (A/I)
Academic
Essential
- Able and willing to teach under-graduate medical students, promote an environment of continuous learning within the multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate ability to reflect and learn from mistakes. (A)
- Trained in the 7 domains of medical education as recommended by the GMC for Post graduate Psychiatry trainee supervisors. (A)
- Able to demonstrate the ability to reflect and learn from mistakes. (A/I)
Desirable
- Research projects.(A)
- Published research.(A)
- Qualification or experience in medical education. (A
- Interest in teaching in MRCPsych (A/I)
- Trained in the 7 domains of medical education as recommended by the GMC for Post graduate Psychiatry trainee
Clinical
Essential
- Ability to train and supervise junior medical staff / medical students / staff from other disciplines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. (A/I)
- Excellent clinical skills. (A/I)
- Commitment to/skills in multidisciplinary working. (A/I)
- Commitment to working with patients and carers in ongoing services development. (A/I)
- Cultural sensitivity, ability to work with a diverse population. (A/I)
- Commitment to continuing professional development. (A)
- Commitment to engagement in clinical governance. (A/I)
Desirable
- Management, performance and leadership courses or training. (A/I)
- Management and leadership experience. (A/I)
Physical
Essential
- Able to travel between sites as required. (A)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent (A)
- Included on or eligible for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT).(A)
- On the register of Approved Clinicians (MHA, 2007) 9A)
Desirable
- Higher Degree (A)
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with RCPsych guidelines). (A
Knowledge
Essential
- Good experience of working in adult inpatient psychiatry services and especially in the care and assessment of complex co-morbidity. (A/I)
- Good experience of working with acute disturbed patients and of Rapid Tranquilisation. (A/I)
- Specific experience and knowledge of psychopharmacology. (A/I)
- Good working knowledge and experience working with patients detained under sections of the Mental Health Act and attending Tribunals. (A/I)
Desirable
- Experience of working within PICU/LSU (A/I)
- Experience of working with trauma informed models of care (A/I)
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff (A/I)
Academic
Essential
- Able and willing to teach under-graduate medical students, promote an environment of continuous learning within the multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate ability to reflect and learn from mistakes. (A)
- Trained in the 7 domains of medical education as recommended by the GMC for Post graduate Psychiatry trainee supervisors. (A)
- Able to demonstrate the ability to reflect and learn from mistakes. (A/I)
Desirable
- Research projects.(A)
- Published research.(A)
- Qualification or experience in medical education. (A
- Interest in teaching in MRCPsych (A/I)
- Trained in the 7 domains of medical education as recommended by the GMC for Post graduate Psychiatry trainee
Clinical
Essential
- Ability to train and supervise junior medical staff / medical students / staff from other disciplines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. (A/I)
- Excellent clinical skills. (A/I)
- Commitment to/skills in multidisciplinary working. (A/I)
- Commitment to working with patients and carers in ongoing services development. (A/I)
- Cultural sensitivity, ability to work with a diverse population. (A/I)
- Commitment to continuing professional development. (A)
- Commitment to engagement in clinical governance. (A/I)
Desirable
- Management, performance and leadership courses or training. (A/I)
- Management and leadership experience. (A/I)
Physical
Essential
- Able to travel between sites as required. (A)
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).
