Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and motivated speciality doctor in psychiatry.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established multidisciplinary inpatient ward team providing care and treatment for residents in Tower Hamlets requiring intensive levels of nursing and psychiatric inpatient care in Tower Hamlet Centre for Mental Health. The post-holder will work at the level of a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry, principally on the male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Millharbour Ward, at Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health (THCMH).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have regular supervision from the Millharbour consultant psychiatrist and benefit from joining a collegiate and active group of specialty doctors in the borough.
The idea of the option for rotation is that the post holder will have an opportunity to develop a range of clinical experience in middle grade jobs, which may be helpful for the CESR application process and we would be supportive of any post-holder who either wishes to aim towards CESR or to get onto a specialist training programme.
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
Education
Essential
- Medical qualification (A)
- Full GMC Registration (A)
Desirable
- MRCPsych (A
- Approved or Eligible for Section 12l (A)
- Higher degree (A
Previous Experience
Essential
- Min 3 yrs training at CT1-3 grade or higher (A)
- Or Min 2 yrs clinical experience as a Speciality Doctor or equivalent in Psychiatry (A)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a ward setting and/or community CMHT or LD (A)
- Previous experience of working in drug and alcohol services (A)
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Psychiatric assessment and consultation skills (I)
- Report writing (A)
- Ability to work sensitively in partnership with patients
- Good time management (A I)
- Multidisciplinary working (A I)
- Willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (A I)
- Ability to appropriately seek advice (A I)
- Excellent communication and documentation skills (A I)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of psychiatric theory and practice (A I)
- Knowledge of the MHA 1983 (I A)
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of psychopharmacology (A I)
Desirable
- An understanding of mental illness and agitation
- An understanding of recovery based interventions.
- An understanding of locality mental health work in an inner city multicultural environment
Other
Essential
- Understanding of Confidentiality (I)
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities (I)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Probity (A I)
Desirable
- Interest in audit and quality improvement (A, I)
- Interest in teaching (A,I)
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Medical qualification (A)
- Full GMC Registration (A)
Desirable
- MRCPsych (A
- Approved or Eligible for Section 12l (A)
- Higher degree (A
Previous Experience
Essential
- Min 3 yrs training at CT1-3 grade or higher (A)
- Or Min 2 yrs clinical experience as a Speciality Doctor or equivalent in Psychiatry (A)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a ward setting and/or community CMHT or LD (A)
- Previous experience of working in drug and alcohol services (A)
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Psychiatric assessment and consultation skills (I)
- Report writing (A)
- Ability to work sensitively in partnership with patients
- Good time management (A I)
- Multidisciplinary working (A I)
- Willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (A I)
- Ability to appropriately seek advice (A I)
- Excellent communication and documentation skills (A I)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of psychiatric theory and practice (A I)
- Knowledge of the MHA 1983 (I A)
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of psychopharmacology (A I)
Desirable
- An understanding of mental illness and agitation
- An understanding of recovery based interventions.
- An understanding of locality mental health work in an inner city multicultural environment
Other
Essential
- Understanding of Confidentiality (I)
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities (I)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Probity (A I)
Desirable
- Interest in audit and quality improvement (A, I)
- Interest in teaching (A,I)
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).
