Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and motivated specialty doctor in psychiatry.
This is a rare opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary mental health team in Tower Hamlets.This job is for a Speciality Doctor in the Tower Hamlets Perinatal Mental Health Team working in the community, based 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 psychiatrists Dr Caroline Cleeve and Dr Nikolina Jovanovic.
The Tower Hamlets Perinatal Mental Health Team is a specialist service for women who are pregnant or have a baby up to the age of one year old with moderate to severe mental illness.
Main duties of the job
ELFT is a teaching Trust, rated Outstanding by the CQC which provide Mental health and Community Service across East London and Bedfordshire.
The post-holder will gain experience in assessment and treatment ofwomenin Tower Hamlets experiencing moderate to severe mental disorders during the perinatal period (fromconceptionto 12 months postpartum). The team have expertise in the prevention, assessment and management of mental disorders newly occurring or co-existing with pregnancy or the postpartum period, including the assessment and facilitation of the mother-infant relationship in the context of maternal mental illness. They also providepreconception counselling appointmentsto high risk women and advise patients and professionals on the use of psychiatric medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding so the postholder will gain expertise on prescribing during the perinatal period
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 degree, MBBS or equivalent
- License to practice with the GMC (In good standing and if relevant up to date with regards to revalidation)
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Higher degree
- Section 12 Approval
Previous experience
Essential
- 1-2 yrs training at CT1-3 grade or higher in psychiatry Or Min 2 yrs clinical experience as a Speciality Doctor or equivalent in Psychiatry
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the community mental health setting
- Interest in the principles of recovery oriented practice.
- previous experience of working in a perinatal team
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Psychiatric assessment and consultation skills
- Willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Evidence of commitment to service development and quality improvement
- Teaching skills and commitment to teaching various members of the MDT
Desirable
- Involvement in Quality improvement/audit/research
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
- License to practice with the GMC (In good standing and if relevant up to date with regards to revalidation)
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Higher degree
- Section 12 Approval
Previous experience
Essential
- 1-2 yrs training at CT1-3 grade or higher in psychiatry Or Min 2 yrs clinical experience as a Speciality Doctor or equivalent in Psychiatry
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the community mental health setting
- Interest in the principles of recovery oriented practice.
- previous experience of working in a perinatal team
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Psychiatric assessment and consultation skills
- Willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Evidence of commitment to service development and quality improvement
- Teaching skills and commitment to teaching various members of the MDT
Desirable
- Involvement in Quality improvement/audit/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).
