Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic resident doctor (CT1-3 equivalent) to join our in-patient mental health team at Beacon Centre, Edgware Community Hospital, Barnet, London. This post offers an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing severe mental illnesses, such as autism, ADHD, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
o Participating in daily morning MDT meetings, patient reviews, and case formulation discussionso Gaining comprehensive experience in psychiatric assessment, patient management, and multidisciplinary collaborationo Developing your skills through excellent clinical supervision and training opportunities.o Consolidating physical health monitoring skills through completion of physical checks, ECGs and bloodso Completion of discharge summarieso Develop a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its application
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
- We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
- With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
- We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
- We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on the Trust Doctor (CT1-CT3) - Beacon General Adolescent Unit role please see the JD
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on the Trust Doctor (CT1-CT3) - Beacon General Adolescent Unit role please see the JD
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise from the GMC by the intended start date
Desirable
- A minimum of 3 months experience in psychiatry (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies in psychiatric specialties
- Other postgraduate qualification of relevance
Experience
Essential
- Previous medical or psychiatric experience in foundation training or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in adult acute inpatient psychiatry including clinical attachment in psychiatry in UK.
- Experience working in the NHS.
- Previous evidence of an interest in psychiatry
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, nonverbal and written
- Excellent skills in assessing physical health and undertake physical examination and blood tests
- Assessing and prioritising patient needs
- Excellent IT skills for timely record keeping on electronic records
- Willing to take instructions and work flexibly
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural society
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise from the GMC by the intended start date
Desirable
- A minimum of 3 months experience in psychiatry (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies in psychiatric specialties
- Other postgraduate qualification of relevance
Experience
Essential
- Previous medical or psychiatric experience in foundation training or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in adult acute inpatient psychiatry including clinical attachment in psychiatry in UK.
- Experience working in the NHS.
- Previous evidence of an interest in psychiatry
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, nonverbal and written
- Excellent skills in assessing physical health and undertake physical examination and blood tests
- Assessing and prioritising patient needs
- Excellent IT skills for timely record keeping on electronic records
- Willing to take instructions and work flexibly
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural society
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).
