Job summary
The NHS London Veterans' Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (Op Courage) is a highly specialist community service providing a comprehensive multidisciplinary mental health service to veterans, reservists and their families across the London region.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced SAS doctor with experience and knowledge of working with clients with complex presentations, including trauma, personality disorder and substance misuse, presenting with high levels of risk to self and others. They will need to have a strong commitment to team-work, supervision of multidisciplinary colleagues, and the delivery of high-quality care.
This is an exciting role for an SAS doctor who wants to join an ever-evolving service with an interest in trauma, complex presentations and providing the psychiatric input and supervision to a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, nurses, social workers and peer support workers. Consultant supervision and expertise is available.
In your supporting application please state the reason why you would be interested in working with veterans and our service and the reason why you would be a suitable candidate for this role.
Main duties of the job
This post is for 0.2 WTE Staff Psychiatrist within the London Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (Op Courage) and has been created due to increased service demand for psychiatric assessment and management input. The post is based at St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way, London, NW1 0PE close to the major transport hubs of King's Cross, St Pancras and Euston and is available from July 2023.
The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service provides mental healthcare for British Armed Forces veterans and those service personnel approaching discharge, regular or reserve, living in London. We provide trauma informed multidisciplinary assessment and treatment including access to specialist psychological therapy, case management and assertive and intensive support in the community if the right help is not available or suitable from local NHS Services. The team includes 2 part time consultant psychiatrists, nurses, counselling and clinical psychologists, social workers,occupational therapists and veteran peer support workers. Together, they offer highly specialist psychological therapies for complicated issues that do not fit neatly into existing NHS mental health services.
About us
We are a strong performing, ambitious organisation. Our focus is on providing high quality, safe and innovative care to our patients and their families.We have worked hard collectively to decide what Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust's focus should be, with the following four key priorities
Keeping our service users, carers and staff safeEarly and effective interventionHelping people to live wellResearch and innovation
The cultural steps or pillars enabling us to achieve these priorities areo We value each other - this involves supporting each other's well-being and developmento We are empowered - this means taking action and responsibility to do what is best for your services and teamo We keep things simple - this means cutting out bureaucracy when it addsnothing.o We are connected - this means working collaboratively across services and organisations, rather than in silos
The goal now is for each staff member to work out how to make these four pillars a reality in their particular area. In turn, these steps support our four strategic priorities; the things we want to be renowned for doing extremely well and that cement ourreputation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will have responsibility for clinical and service aspects of the London NHS Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (Op Courage) together with the consultant psychiatrists and other members of the MDT.They will offer new patient consultations, psychiatry reviews and supervision of case management and provide psychiatric advice and support to other team members as needed.
The post holder will support their peers and team leader and be an effective team member working under the supervision of the lead consultant psychiatrist (line manager).They will have a commitment to collaborative working, actively supporting and liaising with other health and social care professionals and agencies.They will work closely with the team leaders/managers and other MDT members.
The psychiatrists role will be to conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, comprehensive risk assessments, oversee risk management and crisis planning, conduct medication reviews as well as, liaison/consultation with GPs and external services.There may be occasion for domiciliary assessments and reviews. The majority of clinical contacts will be at St Pancras Hospital site or utilizing online face to face platforms (eg. Attend Anywhere). All pharmacological treatments will be recommended by the psychiatrist based on comprehensive assessment and according to British National Formulary and NICE Guidelines.
The post holder will liaise with other NHS, Charitable and MoD Services and advise on formulation and management of complex cases when appropriate, under supervision.The post holder will be supervised on a regular basis by the lead consultant psychiatrist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will have responsibility for clinical and service aspects of the London NHS Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (Op Courage) together with the consultant psychiatrists and other members of the MDT.They will offer new patient consultations, psychiatry reviews and supervision of case management and provide psychiatric advice and support to other team members as needed.
The post holder will support their peers and team leader and be an effective team member working under the supervision of the lead consultant psychiatrist (line manager).They will have a commitment to collaborative working, actively supporting and liaising with other health and social care professionals and agencies.They will work closely with the team leaders/managers and other MDT members.
The psychiatrists role will be to conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, comprehensive risk assessments, oversee risk management and crisis planning, conduct medication reviews as well as, liaison/consultation with GPs and external services.There may be occasion for domiciliary assessments and reviews. The majority of clinical contacts will be at St Pancras Hospital site or utilizing online face to face platforms (eg. Attend Anywhere). All pharmacological treatments will be recommended by the psychiatrist based on comprehensive assessment and according to British National Formulary and NICE Guidelines.
The post holder will liaise with other NHS, Charitable and MoD Services and advise on formulation and management of complex cases when appropriate, under supervision.The post holder will be supervised on a regular basis by the lead consultant psychiatrist.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registrations
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice.
- Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as a Responsible Clinician
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent higher qualification in psychiatry
- Other relevant post-graduate qualification
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in General Adult Psychiatry.
- Working in multidisciplinary teams
- Working with clients and staff from a range cultural backgrounds
Desirable
- Previous experience in Crisis team psychiatry
- Undertaking clinical audit and clinical governance and potential to lead on this
- Management responsibilities such as chairing meetings, and demonstrating understanding of trust governance structures and contribution of Clinicians beyond clinical work.
- Undertaking research projects
- Examining students and junior doctors for end of firm examination
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and set up as well as implement Treatment plans.
- Ability to assess patients with physical co -morbidities and develop a management plan
- Ability to assess patients in the A&E setting and develop a management plan
- Teaching skills for students and junior doctors and multi - professional staff using different media.
- To develop a safe and effective clinical and Risk management plan for complex cases involving severe and enduring mental illness and significant risk concerns as well as moderate spectrum anxiety and depression and drug dependence.
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Work based assessments of junior medical staff
- Knowledge of treatment planning process and the role of the CCG, commissioner, Acute and Mental health Foundation Trusts.
- To act as a reference point to staff
- Ability to organise workload and manage time and delegate responsibility where appropriate
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant evidence-base and national guidelines and guidance on treatment of Perinatal Mental illness and general Psychiatric conditions, including NICE, Department of Health.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registrations
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice.
- Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as a Responsible Clinician
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent higher qualification in psychiatry
- Other relevant post-graduate qualification
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in General Adult Psychiatry.
- Working in multidisciplinary teams
- Working with clients and staff from a range cultural backgrounds
Desirable
- Previous experience in Crisis team psychiatry
- Undertaking clinical audit and clinical governance and potential to lead on this
- Management responsibilities such as chairing meetings, and demonstrating understanding of trust governance structures and contribution of Clinicians beyond clinical work.
- Undertaking research projects
- Examining students and junior doctors for end of firm examination
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and set up as well as implement Treatment plans.
- Ability to assess patients with physical co -morbidities and develop a management plan
- Ability to assess patients in the A&E setting and develop a management plan
- Teaching skills for students and junior doctors and multi - professional staff using different media.
- To develop a safe and effective clinical and Risk management plan for complex cases involving severe and enduring mental illness and significant risk concerns as well as moderate spectrum anxiety and depression and drug dependence.
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Work based assessments of junior medical staff
- Knowledge of treatment planning process and the role of the CCG, commissioner, Acute and Mental health Foundation Trusts.
- To act as a reference point to staff
- Ability to organise workload and manage time and delegate responsibility where appropriate
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant evidence-base and national guidelines and guidance on treatment of Perinatal Mental illness and general Psychiatric conditions, including NICE, Department of Health.
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).
