Job summary
This post is for 1 WTE Locum Consultant Psychiatrist working within the South Islington Core Community Mental Health Team (5PA) currently based at Holloway Road and the Complex Depression Anxiety and Trauma (CDAT) Team (5PA) based at St Pancras Hospital. Both teams are due to move in January 2024.
The post is available for 6 months initially but may be extended whilst recruitment to substantive vacancy is underway.
The post-holder will be part of the multidisciplinary teams which includes both statutory and voluntary sector roles and provides holistic care to patients in a primary care setting aligned to the Central Primary Care Networks in Islington & the CDAT MDT.
Main duties of the job
The specific clinical and managerial responsibilities of the post-holder will be as follows:
- Assist with diagnosis, medication reviews, management plans, risk assessments, crisis plans and self-help plans for patients with complex mental health problems.
- Provide clinical assessments of patients as necessary.
- Provide follow up as necessary for clients within teams.
- Support MDT in their diagnosis, management and treatment of patients through case discussions, joint consultations supervision and bespoke training.
- Play a key role in implementing improved linkage between 'core' community and 'intensive' teams within the Long Term Plan model.
- Provide Consultant input and clinical leadership to CDAT & South Islington Core Teams
- Provide Consultant input to triage system for referrals into CDAT & South Islington Core Teams
- To provide advice and support to South Islington GPs, and other practice staff, regarding the assessment and management of the mental health difficulties of patients registered with their practice. This may be done through case discussions, joint consultations and bespoke training as appropriate.
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
- Assist with diagnosis, medication reviews, management plans, risk assessments, crisis plans and self-help plans for patients with complex mental health problems.
- Provide clinical assessments of patients as necessary.
- Provide follow up as necessary for clients within teams.
- Support MDT in their diagnosis, management and treatment of patients through case discussions, joint consultations supervision and bespoke training.
- Play a key role in implementing improved linkage between core community and intensive teams within the Long Term Plan model.
- Provide Consultant input and clinical leadership to CDAT & South Islington Core Teams
- Provide Consultant input to triage system for referrals into CDAT & South Islington Core Teams
- To provide advice and support to South Islington GPs, and other practice staff, regarding the assessment and management of the mental health difficulties of patients registered with their practice. This may be done through case discussions, joint consultations and bespoke training as appropriate.
- As necessary to provide direct clinical assessments of patients registered with the South Islington GP practices, and to provide follow up as appropriate.
- To maintain effective communication with GPs, primary care staff, patients and their carers.
- To work flexibly within timetabled working hours, so that urgent clinical matters can be prioritised.
- To carry out Mental Health Act and domiciliary assessments as required.
- To liaise and work closely with local IAPT services (also provided by C&I) and other primary care providers in order to provide a joined up primary care mental health service.
- To liaise and work closely with local voluntary services as part of the new model of core community teams
- To engage with local service user participation models.
- o participate in management activities and governance processes related to both teams including audits and quality improvement projects.
- To play an integral role in the performance of the team, the further development of the service, and the development of clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.
General expectations of a Consultant Psychiatrist employed with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation trust include:
- To work within the MDT promoting respect for all professional groups and focusing upon coherent and integrated teamwork.
- To be Section 12(2) approved and have approved clinician status and participate in the Trust-wide Section 12 daytime rota.
- To provide second opinions for Consultant colleagues if requested.
- To keep up with administration and note-keeping on the electronic patient record system in a timely manner.
- To assist with Serious Incident investigations and complaints if requested.
- To keep up-to-date with mandatory training.
- To attend and participate in Consultants' and Management meetings to keep informed of service issues and developments.
- Other management/clinical supporting activity (to be negotiated as required by the Trust.)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist with diagnosis, medication reviews, management plans, risk assessments, crisis plans and self-help plans for patients with complex mental health problems.
- Provide clinical assessments of patients as necessary.
- Provide follow up as necessary for clients within teams.
- Support MDT in their diagnosis, management and treatment of patients through case discussions, joint consultations supervision and bespoke training.
- Play a key role in implementing improved linkage between core community and intensive teams within the Long Term Plan model.
- Provide Consultant input and clinical leadership to CDAT & South Islington Core Teams
- Provide Consultant input to triage system for referrals into CDAT & South Islington Core Teams
- To provide advice and support to South Islington GPs, and other practice staff, regarding the assessment and management of the mental health difficulties of patients registered with their practice. This may be done through case discussions, joint consultations and bespoke training as appropriate.
- As necessary to provide direct clinical assessments of patients registered with the South Islington GP practices, and to provide follow up as appropriate.
- To maintain effective communication with GPs, primary care staff, patients and their carers.
- To work flexibly within timetabled working hours, so that urgent clinical matters can be prioritised.
- To carry out Mental Health Act and domiciliary assessments as required.
- To liaise and work closely with local IAPT services (also provided by C&I) and other primary care providers in order to provide a joined up primary care mental health service.
- To liaise and work closely with local voluntary services as part of the new model of core community teams
- To engage with local service user participation models.
- o participate in management activities and governance processes related to both teams including audits and quality improvement projects.
- To play an integral role in the performance of the team, the further development of the service, and the development of clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.
General expectations of a Consultant Psychiatrist employed with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation trust include:
- To work within the MDT promoting respect for all professional groups and focusing upon coherent and integrated teamwork.
- To be Section 12(2) approved and have approved clinician status and participate in the Trust-wide Section 12 daytime rota.
- To provide second opinions for Consultant colleagues if requested.
- To keep up with administration and note-keeping on the electronic patient record system in a timely manner.
- To assist with Serious Incident investigations and complaints if requested.
- To keep up-to-date with mandatory training.
- To attend and participate in Consultants' and Management meetings to keep informed of service issues and developments.
- Other management/clinical supporting activity (to be negotiated as required by 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
Desirable
- Other relevant post-graduate qualification
- Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
- Training as a Consultant mentor
- Training up to date to be an approved trainer/clinical supervisor in line with GMC recognition and approval of trainers which is overseen by the LETB
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
- Knowledge of clinical commissioning and external organisations that interface with an NHS Trust
- Experience in organising and chairing meetings
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.
- Experience of community psychiatry and interest /experience of working in primary care setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to practise as an independent Consultant Psychiatrist.
- Thoroughness and attention to detail in clinical matters
- 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
- Sensitivity to needs of all patients and carers
- Sensitivity and awareness in clients and staff from different cultures, ethnicities, gender and sexual orientations.
- Teaching and supervision skills for undergraduate medical students, doctors in training and multi-professional staff
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
Desirable
- Other relevant post-graduate qualification
- Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
- Training as a Consultant mentor
- Training up to date to be an approved trainer/clinical supervisor in line with GMC recognition and approval of trainers which is overseen by the LETB
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
- Knowledge of clinical commissioning and external organisations that interface with an NHS Trust
- Experience in organising and chairing meetings
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.
- Experience of community psychiatry and interest /experience of working in primary care setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to practise as an independent Consultant Psychiatrist.
- Thoroughness and attention to detail in clinical matters
- 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
- Sensitivity to needs of all patients and carers
- Sensitivity and awareness in clients and staff from different cultures, ethnicities, gender and sexual orientations.
- Teaching and supervision skills for undergraduate medical students, doctors in training and multi-professional staff
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).
