Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a full time Specialty Doctor to provide inpatient care at Highcroft Hospital in Erdington in the North of Birmingham. You will support the Consultant Psychiatrist with the day-to-day management of patients across two wards and provide support as required across the site.
A Specialty Doctor post provides an excellent opportunity for career progression and those interested in working towards entry onto the Specialist Register.
You will need to hold GMC registration and completed at least four years postgraduate training at least two of which will be within a psychiatry training programme, preferably in an inpatient setting.
Main duties of the job
Our inpatient wards offer an excellent opportunity to manage patients with an acute mental illness that are requiring intensive support for a short period of time. Working with a consultant psychiatrist, you will provide day-to-day clinical management of male patients across George and Eden wards.
Duties will include taking psychiatric histories, performing mental state examinations and formulating the information in a structure manner. You will also attend ward rounds and multi disciplinary team meetings, liaising with other clinical teams for the best care of patients. You may also represent the RMO at Mental Health Review Tribunals and prepare tribunal reports.
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
You will receive hands on support from consultant colleagues, including portfolio development and exposure to a wide range of experiences to aid competency achievement. Specialty Doctor posts provide a great opportunity for experienced psychiatrists, looking to make the next move in their career. You will receive;
- support for a personalised portfolio
- access to the RCPsychs CPD Online
- support to gain research competencies
- 1.5 SPA sessions per week
- Involvement in our academic programme and teaching
- regular clinical supervision
- SAS Tutor support and CESR / SAS support forums
(Please note that the CESR programme route is not expected, it is offered and supported).
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will receive hands on support from consultant colleagues, including portfolio development and exposure to a wide range of experiences to aid competency achievement. Specialty Doctor posts provide a great opportunity for experienced psychiatrists, looking to make the next move in their career. You will receive;
- support for a personalised portfolio
- access to the RCPsychs CPD Online
- support to gain research competencies
- 1.5 SPA sessions per week
- Involvement in our academic programme and teaching
- regular clinical supervision
- SAS Tutor support and CESR / SAS support forums
(Please note that the CESR programme route is not expected, it is offered and supported).
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.
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be within a psychiatry training programme or as a fixed term specialty trainee within psychiatry; or have equivalent experience and competences
- Commitment to personal programme of Continuing Professional Development.
- At least two years experience of working in psychiatry, including working with people suffering from severe mental illness, preferably in an inpatient setting
- Experience of teaching and training at an undergraduate/postgraduate level
- Commitment to clinical audit and quality improvement within multi-disciplinary team.
- 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
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)
- Broad clinical training in psychiatry including both inpatient and community service
- Experience serving a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population.
- Experience of providing psychological and/or social interventions
- Experience of contributing to or completion of a service improvement project
- Completed clinically relevant audit projects
- 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.
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be within a psychiatry training programme or as a fixed term specialty trainee within psychiatry; or have equivalent experience and competences
- Commitment to personal programme of Continuing Professional Development.
- At least two years experience of working in psychiatry, including working with people suffering from severe mental illness, preferably in an inpatient setting
- Experience of teaching and training at an undergraduate/postgraduate level
- Commitment to clinical audit and quality improvement within multi-disciplinary team.
- 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
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)
- Broad clinical training in psychiatry including both inpatient and community service
- Experience serving a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population.
- Experience of providing psychological and/or social interventions
- Experience of contributing to or completion of a service improvement project
- Completed clinically relevant audit projects
- 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).
