Job summary
We are seeking to recruit to a new full time Specialist Grade post to provide senior medical input to assessments and care of community patients aged 65 years and older. The post holder will engage in multi professional assessments and management of patients with severe and enduring mental disorders.
The post holder will also provide clinical leadership in the contribution of developing the service in line with the Community Mental Health Transformation (NHS England) plan. Leading new practice and service redesign in response to feedback, evaluation and needs.
As a senior and experienced specialist clinician the post holder will work independently to a level of defined competencies with minimal supervision from the Consultant. A minimum of 12 years medical work since obtaining primary medical qualification, with a minimum of 6 years within psychiatry in the Specialty Doctor or equivalent grade, of which at least 2 years should be within Old Age Psychiatry.
Main duties of the job
Providing expertise and clinical decision making, the post holder will work as a senior and autonomous practitioner, managing complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients. The role will also require oversight of physical health care of patients, screening and intervention for metabolic syndrome.
As a Specialist Grade the appointee will be comfortable to manage situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable through collaboration with others.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description is attached.
This post will support career progression and opportunities through the Trust CESR programme, if required. Access to RCPsych CPD Online, support in gaining research competencies, involvement in our academic programme and teaching will also be available.
This post provides a great opportunity for experienced psychiatrist looking to make the next move in their career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description is attached.
This post will support career progression and opportunities through the Trust CESR programme, if required. Access to RCPsych CPD Online, support in gaining research competencies, involvement in our academic programme and teaching will also be available.
This post provides a great opportunity for experienced psychiatrist looking to make the next move in their career.
Person Specification
Scoring
Essential
- Recognised medical degree
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Eligible for approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act.
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Completed at minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous or aggregated since obtaining primary medical qualification
- Minimum of 6 years' experience within psychiatry in the Specialty Doctor or equivalent grade - of which at least 2 years should be within Old Age Psychiatry - overseas experience will be accepted.
- Clinical evaluates and manages a patient, formulates diagnosis, initiatives appropriate management plan, reviewing and adjusting depending on outcomes of treatment
- Manages the complexity of uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise in clinical decision-making as a senior and independent/autonomous practitioner
- Experience of providing psychological and/or social interventions.
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement
- Experience of teaching and training at an undergraduate/postgraduate level
- Awareness of legal responsibilities relevant to the role around mental capacity and deprivation of liberty
- Understanding of a range of leadership principles, approaches, and techniques, adapting behaviours to improve engagement and outcomes.
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD with evidence of CPD orientated at working with older people with SMI and/or dementia
- Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet
- Knowledge of risk management
- A good understanding of the RiO electronic clinical record system
- Commitment to clinical audit and quality improvement within multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of carrying out audit projects
- Demonstrates effective leadership behaviour, managing complex and unpredictable situations, seeking to build collaboration with others
- Ability To manage complex situations and tensions
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing service needs.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work creatively within multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrable interest in the provision of gender sensitive mental health service
- Able to travel across the community base area
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PHD, MSc or additional clinical qualifications
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)
- Eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register
- Broad experience in Risk Management
- Experience of contributing to or completion of a service improvement project.
- Experience of stakeholder engagement in service delivery
- Experience serving a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population.
- Experience of providing psychological and/or social interventions
- Knowledge of recent developments and drug advances in the psychiatry specialty applied for.
- Knowledge of NHS planning
- Published research or audits
- Previous management experience
- Skills in working with individuals who are difficult to engage
Person Specification
Scoring
Essential
- Recognised medical degree
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Eligible for approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act.
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Completed at minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous or aggregated since obtaining primary medical qualification
- Minimum of 6 years' experience within psychiatry in the Specialty Doctor or equivalent grade - of which at least 2 years should be within Old Age Psychiatry - overseas experience will be accepted.
- Clinical evaluates and manages a patient, formulates diagnosis, initiatives appropriate management plan, reviewing and adjusting depending on outcomes of treatment
- Manages the complexity of uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise in clinical decision-making as a senior and independent/autonomous practitioner
- Experience of providing psychological and/or social interventions.
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement
- Experience of teaching and training at an undergraduate/postgraduate level
- Awareness of legal responsibilities relevant to the role around mental capacity and deprivation of liberty
- Understanding of a range of leadership principles, approaches, and techniques, adapting behaviours to improve engagement and outcomes.
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD with evidence of CPD orientated at working with older people with SMI and/or dementia
- Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet
- Knowledge of risk management
- A good understanding of the RiO electronic clinical record system
- Commitment to clinical audit and quality improvement within multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of carrying out audit projects
- Demonstrates effective leadership behaviour, managing complex and unpredictable situations, seeking to build collaboration with others
- Ability To manage complex situations and tensions
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing service needs.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work creatively within multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrable interest in the provision of gender sensitive mental health service
- Able to travel across the community base area
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PHD, MSc or additional clinical qualifications
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)
- Eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register
- Broad experience in Risk Management
- Experience of contributing to or completion of a service improvement project.
- Experience of stakeholder engagement in service delivery
- Experience serving a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population.
- Experience of providing psychological and/or social interventions
- Knowledge of recent developments and drug advances in the psychiatry specialty applied for.
- Knowledge of NHS planning
- Published research or audits
- Previous management experience
- Skills in working with individuals who are difficult to engage
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults (East Hub)
150 Hobmoor Road
Small Heath, Birmingham
B10 9JH
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
