Job summary
We are seeking enthusiastic Core Trainee (LAS) doctors to join our in-patient mental health teams at the Highgate East and West Mental Health Centres. These posts offer an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
o Working on acute treatment wards (male and female) or rehabilitation and older adults' wards.o Participating in daily morning MDT meetings, patient reviews, and case formulation discussions.o Gaining comprehensive experience in psychiatric assessment, patient management, and multidisciplinary collaboration.o Developing your skills through excellent clinical supervision and training opportunities.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust provides in-patient and community mental health services across Camden and Islington. Our centres are a hub of excellence, offering tailored mental health care to diverse populations and promoting better mental health for better lives and communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will ensure that all new patients admitted under your teams care are fully assessed, including an assessment of their physical state, so that a preliminary formulation of their problems is made, at the latest within two working days of their admission. All in-patients should be reassessed as necessary and no less frequently than once per week, so that an update is made before each main ward round. You will attend ward rounds and care formulation meetings. The post holder will liaise with primary and secondary care services regarding clients physical health issues. They will also work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team on a wide variety of psychosocial aspects of client care.You will maintain accurate, legible, contemporaneous and useful clinical records for all patients in whose care you are involved.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will ensure that all new patients admitted under your teams care are fully assessed, including an assessment of their physical state, so that a preliminary formulation of their problems is made, at the latest within two working days of their admission. All in-patients should be reassessed as necessary and no less frequently than once per week, so that an update is made before each main ward round. You will attend ward rounds and care formulation meetings. The post holder will liaise with primary and secondary care services regarding clients physical health issues. They will also work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team on a wide variety of psychosocial aspects of client care.You will maintain accurate, legible, contemporaneous and useful clinical records for all patients in whose care you are involved.
Person Specification
Education/Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Experience in general medicine and/or psychiatry
Skills
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Good clinical skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Emotional and Personal Resilience. Ability to cope with out of hours duties.
Other
Desirable
- Interest in in-patient psychiatry
Person Specification
Education/Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Experience in general medicine and/or psychiatry
Skills
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Good clinical skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Emotional and Personal Resilience. Ability to cope with out of hours duties.
Other
Desirable
- Interest in in-patient psychiatry
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).
