Job summary
CONSULTANT
IN FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY (IN-PATIENT)
Cheswold Park Hospital, Doncaster DN5 8AR
Fixed Term (12 months), full time, 10 Programmed
Activities per week plus on-call
(part time may be considered)
South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust are
recruiting for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Forensic
Psychiatry team based at CheswoldPark Hospital, Doncaster,
DN5 8AR.
This role plays a vital part in ensuring our patients receive
the care that they need and will be an integral role within the Forensic In-patient Service. The consultant is expected to provide
responsible clinician responsibilities to approximately 16 patients in both low
and medium secure unit. The service is undergoing establishment review.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant
Psychiatrist who is passionate about
providing timely services in out patient setting and ensuring safe and effective interventions
are delivered to our vulnerable
population.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to
join a friendly, supportive and experienced team. The postholder will
work an experienced team of professionals, to ensure that all patients receive
high quality care. The team comprises of
multitude of experienced professionals, who are looking forward to welcoming a
new Psychiatrist.
This role will be involved in shaping the future of service
and the medical education team are keen to work with the appointee to become a
recognised trainer.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the team, you will have an excellent opportunity
to help shape our services and drive change within the organisation and you
will be well supported by the senior
leadership team. You will be
employed under the Consultant Terms and Conditions with a salary within this
payscale. In addition, our Trust grants
an additional two days annual leave to Consultants with 7 years or more
NHS experience at Consultant grade.
We offer local CPD events such as the JAPS (joint academic psychiatric
seminar) a monthly meeting for Trust-wide psychiatrists with a wide range of
clinical topics covered. Additionally, we offer an in-house mentoring programme and leadership and management development activities. We are also happy to look at supporting
those with interests in research,
whether new or an ongoing research project.
We encourage diversity and understand that everyones circumstances are
unique, we therefore actively encourage any prospective candidates to get in
touch, if they have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this
exciting post, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Manoj Mathen or Prof.
Thiyagesh for a further discussion:
Dr Manoj
Mathen, AMD for workforce and
operations - Tel: 01484 347715 / manoj.mathen@swyt.nhs.uk
Prof. S Thiyagesh, Chief Medical Officer Tel: 01924
316305 / subha.thiyagesh@swyt.nhs.uk
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical duties of post holder
Provide
medical leadership to ensure effective clinical assessment, management and the
delivery of care to the service users by providing diagnostic assessment and
treatment for service users referred to the service.
To
contribute to training and support of medical and nursing staff in the delivery
of medical and psychiatric aspects of the patient care.
Provide continuing clinical
responsibility as a Responsible Clinician or supervising consultant for service
users in his/her charge allowing for all proper delegation and training of
members of staff accountable to the post holder.
Share in the provision of a comprehensive
psychiatric service including responsibility for the diagnosis, risk management
and treatment of mental disorder including preparing reports for and
participating in Mental Health Act and other regulatory processes.
Participate in the development of clinical
governance and robust clinical risk management systems within the Care Group.
To be a member of joint collaborative
forums such as Horizon (Adult Secure Provider Collaborative) with representatives from ICBs, primary,
secondary and secure care, third sector organisations and other partnership
agencies involved in the delivery of care
Work closely with primary care providers
to improve liaison between primary care and mental health services
Provide specialist advice and support to
patients, carers and professionals
Provide Personality disorder access
assessments to Provider Collaborative
Work in close liaison with the
other consultant psychiatrists, teams and services within the Care Group.
Within SWYPFT this will include liaison with low and medium secure colleagues,
the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT), and LD Forensic Outreach Liaison
Services (LD FOLS). This will be to ensure, for example, that incoming
referrals are directed to the most appropriate team. The service operates
within the South Yorkshire Collaborative for Secure Services, and liaison with
similar teams in other secure services across South Yorkshire will also be an
essential aspect of the post.
To
actively participate in the development and management of the pathway
multidisciplinary team.
Provide a second opinion for colleagues for service users
from the same or other areas of the Trust and where appropriate and by
agreement provide treatment and care.
Provide expert advice and a consultation service on
clinical issues.
Provide clinical supervision and management of the junior
medical staff and other staff as appropriate to ensure service needs are met.
Undertake Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
assessments and reviews as required.
For further job description please see attached document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical duties of post holder
Provide
medical leadership to ensure effective clinical assessment, management and the
delivery of care to the service users by providing diagnostic assessment and
treatment for service users referred to the service.
To
contribute to training and support of medical and nursing staff in the delivery
of medical and psychiatric aspects of the patient care.
Provide continuing clinical
responsibility as a Responsible Clinician or supervising consultant for service
users in his/her charge allowing for all proper delegation and training of
members of staff accountable to the post holder.
Share in the provision of a comprehensive
psychiatric service including responsibility for the diagnosis, risk management
and treatment of mental disorder including preparing reports for and
participating in Mental Health Act and other regulatory processes.
Participate in the development of clinical
governance and robust clinical risk management systems within the Care Group.
To be a member of joint collaborative
forums such as Horizon (Adult Secure Provider Collaborative) with representatives from ICBs, primary,
secondary and secure care, third sector organisations and other partnership
agencies involved in the delivery of care
Work closely with primary care providers
to improve liaison between primary care and mental health services
Provide specialist advice and support to
patients, carers and professionals
Provide Personality disorder access
assessments to Provider Collaborative
Work in close liaison with the
other consultant psychiatrists, teams and services within the Care Group.
Within SWYPFT this will include liaison with low and medium secure colleagues,
the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT), and LD Forensic Outreach Liaison
Services (LD FOLS). This will be to ensure, for example, that incoming
referrals are directed to the most appropriate team. The service operates
within the South Yorkshire Collaborative for Secure Services, and liaison with
similar teams in other secure services across South Yorkshire will also be an
essential aspect of the post.
To
actively participate in the development and management of the pathway
multidisciplinary team.
Provide a second opinion for colleagues for service users
from the same or other areas of the Trust and where appropriate and by
agreement provide treatment and care.
Provide expert advice and a consultation service on
clinical issues.
Provide clinical supervision and management of the junior
medical staff and other staff as appropriate to ensure service needs are met.
Undertake Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
assessments and reviews as required.
For further job description please see attached document.
Person Specification
Professional and Personal Attributes.
Essential
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence and leadership skills.
- Able to work flexibly and efficiently prioritise conflicting demands.
- Able to effectively manage time and resources within a team.
- Able to use electronic records.
- Commitment to annual appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- Demonstrates proactive leadership.
- Demonstrates problem solving skills.
- Has cared for close family / friend with mental health needs.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Smart professional appearance
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience.
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social 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 provide clinical leadership to a multi-professional team and liaise with a wide variety of agencies
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Experience
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Forensic Psychiatry, or within six months of gaining.
- OR
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Psychiatry with special interest in Forensic Psychiatry, or within six months of gaining.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment. (If not achieved at the time of appointment low secure colleague support will be provided as interim measure.)
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within three months of appointment. (If not achieved at the time of appointment low secure colleague support will be provided as interim measure.)
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning.
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Able to lead Case-Based Discussion Groups
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
Transport.
Desirable
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence
Person Specification
Professional and Personal Attributes.
Essential
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence and leadership skills.
- Able to work flexibly and efficiently prioritise conflicting demands.
- Able to effectively manage time and resources within a team.
- Able to use electronic records.
- Commitment to annual appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- Demonstrates proactive leadership.
- Demonstrates problem solving skills.
- Has cared for close family / friend with mental health needs.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Smart professional appearance
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience.
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social 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 provide clinical leadership to a multi-professional team and liaise with a wide variety of agencies
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Experience
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Forensic Psychiatry, or within six months of gaining.
- OR
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Psychiatry with special interest in Forensic Psychiatry, or within six months of gaining.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment. (If not achieved at the time of appointment low secure colleague support will be provided as interim measure.)
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within three months of appointment. (If not achieved at the time of appointment low secure colleague support will be provided as interim measure.)
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning.
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Able to lead Case-Based Discussion Groups
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
Transport.
Desirable
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence
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).
