Job summary
The post is within well-developed multidisciplinary teams working in the vibrant borough of Tower Hamlets. There are opportunities to work flexibly and good support from a the SAS and consultant body within the Directorate.
The post is based on a Female Acute inpatient ward based at the Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health at Mile End Hospital. The service base is very central to the borough with good bus and Tube connections. The post holder will be working with Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Mohammed Sessay.
The patients admitted to Roman ward under the care of Dr Mohammed Sessay are from the Isle of Dogs CMHT catchment area in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. These patients will be suffering from a variety of acute and enduring mental health problems.
Main duties of the job
The Specialty Doctor will share the medical input for the team with a Core trainee (based on the ward), and 1.0 Specialty Trainee and the Consultant Psychiatrist, working under clinical supervision. The post holder will be expected to attend the daily morning huddle meetings, ward rounds, conduct management rounds, contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, prescribe treatment electronically (training will be provided), liaise with colleagues and other professionals involved and chair professionals meetings. There will be the occasional need to clerk new patients, perform physical examination and investigations, support trainees, write discharge summaries, tribunal reports, and attend tribunals as required.
About us
ELFT was an early adapter and one of the 12 national pilot sites for Community Mental Health Transformation as a part of the Long Term Plan. We have embarked upon an exciting transformation in the way community mental health care is delivered, including greater partnership working with primary care and voluntary sector organisations as well increased integration to include physical health community care. Tower Hamlets has had a long tradition of working closely with the community and GP partners and has shared care agreement with the local authority allowing delivery of more holistic and integrated care. The local community health services are also delivered by ELFT. This work is continuing within the context of the post pandemic demand for mental health services so specific roles and responsibilities may flex with the need to provide a coherent and safe service to our population.
Following the Coronavirus pandemic we had created a new model of one inpatient based consultant and several community based consultants within each Neighbourhood team working across primary care liaison and secondary mental health care. A pilot is currently taking place, reverting back to the continuity of care model. The corner-stone of the model of care continues to be strong relationships across the interface between community/inpatient and primary/secondary care. Community Consultants' caseloads are aligned to specific GP practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
0.7 wte role on a female inpatient ward at Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health.
For further information on the position, see JD&PS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
0.7 wte role on a female inpatient ward at Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health.
For further information on the position, see JD&PS.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Medical qualification (A)
- Full GMC Registration (A)
Desirable
- MRCPsych (A)
- Approved or Eligible for Section 12l (A)
Previous experience
Essential
- Minimum 4years clinical experience with 2yrs practicing at ST1-3 equivalent grade or higher and adult psychiatry experience (A)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a General Adult Psychiatry inpatient setting.(A)
- Clinical experience as a Speciality Doctor or equivalent (A)
Skills
Essential
- 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)
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 recovery based interventions.
- An understanding of both inpatient and community 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
- Interest in teaching
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Medical qualification (A)
- Full GMC Registration (A)
Desirable
- MRCPsych (A)
- Approved or Eligible for Section 12l (A)
Previous experience
Essential
- Minimum 4years clinical experience with 2yrs practicing at ST1-3 equivalent grade or higher and adult psychiatry experience (A)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a General Adult Psychiatry inpatient setting.(A)
- Clinical experience as a Speciality Doctor or equivalent (A)
Skills
Essential
- 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)
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 recovery based interventions.
- An understanding of both inpatient and community 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
- Interest in teaching
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).
