Job summary
Women's Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit: Ruby Ward at Highgate Mental Health Centre
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated general adult psychiatrist to join our Hospital Division.
This opportunity is to take up a post as the Consultant Psychiatrist for Ruby Ward, a 12-bed women's PICU.
Ruby Ward is one of ten inpatient mental health wards at the Highgate Mental Health Centre. In December 2023, a new purpose built inpatient mental health unit will open across the road from Highgate Mental Health Centre, which will house a further five in-patient wards. In addition on site there is a Health Based Place of Safety and by the end of 2023, the Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service will be based on site.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a candidate who is clinically skilled in acute psychiatry, with an emphasis on the acute assessment and management of severe mental illness. The post holder must have section 12(2) approval (MHA) and must be an Approved Clinician. The applicant must have CCT in General Adult Psychiatry.
The post holder would join a well-established and friendly team. The post holder would be encouraged to help with service development and to engage in Quality Improvement, with a particular emphasis in reducing restrictive practice and flow.
The post holder would be appointed as a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist with the Trust. The post is in the process of being approved by RCPysch. We would nevertheless appoint substantively to the post whilst going through the RCPsych approval process.
About us
C&I has worked closely with current service users and Trust staff to create a set of shared values that make sure people who use the Trust's services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery. These values are embedded in the campaign: Changing Lives - will help drive up the standards of care across the Trust. For people who use the C&I's services, these values meant that they can be assured that through their journey to recovery they will be guaranteed:o To receive a warm welcome through their journey to recoveryo That their dignity will always be respectedo That their care will be founded on compassion and kindnesso To receive a positive approach to care as they journey towards recoveryo High Quality Care from a highly trained team of professionalso That each individual will be part of the wider team in the journey to recovery -i.e. 'no decision about you, without you'.C&I staff are required to reflect these values throughout their service at the Trust both:o for people who use the services of the Trust, ANDo within their immediate teams and across the wider business of C&I.As an applicant for this role, you are urged to demonstrate within your supporting statement a combination of evidence that reflects your competence to meet the job specification and provide examples of how C&I values are an integral part of the way you have and will continue to deliver service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include:
- Medical input, consultation and clinical leadership to the ward team and overall clinical responsibility for patients admitted to the ward
- Responsible Clinician responsibilities with attendance at and report-writing for Mental Health Tribunals and Managers Hearings
- Oversight of physical health care of wards in-patients
- Regular clinical liaison with community Consultants/teams.
- Communication with prison mental health teams (who refer patients for admission to Ruby Ward).
- Close liaison with the relevant Islington and Camden Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Teams and crisis houses who will help to facilitate early discharge of patients back into the community (although this is less relevant in PICU than in other wards).
- Ensuring efficient, timely and high-quality communication takes place with General Practitioners
- Regular clinical supervision of the Physicians Associate, Core Psychiatric and Senior (Higher) Psychiatric Trainees.
- Ensure a program of learning is in place for medical students attached to the ward.
- Assist with Serious Incident investigations when required.
- Support Quality Improvement Projects.
- Provide annual and study leave cover for colleagues
- Attend and participate in Consultants' and Management meetings to keep informed of service issues and developments, including the Clinical Advisory Group, Medical Advisory Group and Unit Discharge Planning Meeting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include:
- Medical input, consultation and clinical leadership to the ward team and overall clinical responsibility for patients admitted to the ward
- Responsible Clinician responsibilities with attendance at and report-writing for Mental Health Tribunals and Managers Hearings
- Oversight of physical health care of wards in-patients
- Regular clinical liaison with community Consultants/teams.
- Communication with prison mental health teams (who refer patients for admission to Ruby Ward).
- Close liaison with the relevant Islington and Camden Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Teams and crisis houses who will help to facilitate early discharge of patients back into the community (although this is less relevant in PICU than in other wards).
- Ensuring efficient, timely and high-quality communication takes place with General Practitioners
- Regular clinical supervision of the Physicians Associate, Core Psychiatric and Senior (Higher) Psychiatric Trainees.
- Ensure a program of learning is in place for medical students attached to the ward.
- Assist with Serious Incident investigations when required.
- Support Quality Improvement Projects.
- Provide annual and study leave cover for colleagues
- Attend and participate in Consultants' and Management meetings to keep informed of service issues and developments, including the Clinical Advisory Group, Medical Advisory Group and Unit Discharge Planning Meeting.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice. Must be on the specialist register or within 6 months of gaining a Certificate of Completion of Training
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent higher qualification in psychiatry
- Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as a Responsible Clinician
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing
- Shared Services training up to date to be an approved trainer/clinical supervisor
- Specialist accreditation in General adult Psychiatry (Including CESR equivalent)
Desirable
- Other relevant post-graduate qualification
- Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
- Training as a Consultant mentor
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and observance of the requirements and duties of a doctor laid down by the GMC in Good Medical Practice.
- Clinical knowledge of the full range mental disorders.
- Experience in the assessment of complex clinical cases involving severe and enduring mental illness and significant risk histories and the ability to assertively engage and manage such cases.
- Expertise in a comprehensive range of evidence based treatment and case management options including pharmacotherapy.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding practices
- Experience in work place based assessments of doctors in training
Desirable
- Significant previous clinical experience at junior, higher trainee and/or consultant level in Acute ward-based general adult psychiatry
- Experience in teaching small and large groups
- Experience in developing policies and protocols.
- Experience of service development.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Teaching and supervision skills for undergraduate medical students, doctors in training and multi-professional staff
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence others.
- Good knowledge of and ability to use both spoken and written English
- Ability to organise workload and manage time and delegate responsibility where appropriate
- Thoroughness and attention to detail in clinical matters
- Enthusiasm for teaching psychopathology and willingness
Desirable
- Experience in successfully delivering research projects
- A special interest or willingness to develop one in an area which helps to meet the needs of the Trust
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice. Must be on the specialist register or within 6 months of gaining a Certificate of Completion of Training
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent higher qualification in psychiatry
- Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as a Responsible Clinician
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing
- Shared Services training up to date to be an approved trainer/clinical supervisor
- Specialist accreditation in General adult Psychiatry (Including CESR equivalent)
Desirable
- Other relevant post-graduate qualification
- Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
- Training as a Consultant mentor
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and observance of the requirements and duties of a doctor laid down by the GMC in Good Medical Practice.
- Clinical knowledge of the full range mental disorders.
- Experience in the assessment of complex clinical cases involving severe and enduring mental illness and significant risk histories and the ability to assertively engage and manage such cases.
- Expertise in a comprehensive range of evidence based treatment and case management options including pharmacotherapy.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding practices
- Experience in work place based assessments of doctors in training
Desirable
- Significant previous clinical experience at junior, higher trainee and/or consultant level in Acute ward-based general adult psychiatry
- Experience in teaching small and large groups
- Experience in developing policies and protocols.
- Experience of service development.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Teaching and supervision skills for undergraduate medical students, doctors in training and multi-professional staff
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence others.
- Good knowledge of and ability to use both spoken and written English
- Ability to organise workload and manage time and delegate responsibility where appropriate
- Thoroughness and attention to detail in clinical matters
- Enthusiasm for teaching psychopathology and willingness
Desirable
- Experience in successfully delivering research projects
- A special interest or willingness to develop one in an area which helps to meet the needs of the Trust
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).
