Specialty Doctor - Barnet Memory Service (Springwell Centre)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

o Provide memory assessments and treatment plans for patients under the memory serviceo Provide leadership and clinical advice to colleagues within the memory serviceo Provide treatment based on knowledge of the evidence for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, in accordance with NICE and relevant guidelineso Ensure effective and timely documentation on electronic patient notes (RiO)o Provide support in formulating treatment plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary teamo Ensure the review and care of patients physical health through liaison with other agencies including the patients GP and general hospital services. o Promote mental health and independence for all peopleo Provide clinical and professional leadership in the serviceo Provide support to carers and relatives of people, including them wherever possible and in care planso Facilitate access to a range of community orientated services to those who may need themo Liaise effectively with other Trust services and external partner agencies in the best interests of patientso Provide a service of the highest quality, within the limits of our resourceso Support non-medical colleagues in working independentlyo Take part in management activities related to the post, or the wider service within which it is embedded.o Comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. MHA (1983) and MCA (2005)o Commit to ensuring fair access to services for allo Comply with procedures on reporting concerns about professional conduct or competence of medical or other colleagues

Person Specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

Essential

• Primary Medical Degree
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date.
• Section 12 Approved or eligibility for it.

Desirable

• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• Section 12 MHA Approved
• Additional degree or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Evidence of achievement of CT1 1-3 or equivalent competencies in psychiatry at time of application
• Training and clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis and management of older adults with cognitive impairment
• Experience with older adult psychiatry and with working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Procedures

Desirable

• Experience in general medicine
• Experience in teaching with ability to use a wide range of teaching techniques and audio-visual aids
• Evidence of audit/QI experience

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Familiarity with a wide range of theoretical and clinical approaches.
• Ability to provide medical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team and to function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Clear thoughts on how to involve service users in service development and to provide a service which is experienced as being "service-user friendly"
• Practical experience in a short term psychological therapy

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Springwell Centre

Barnet General Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet

London

EN5 3DJ

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)