Job summary
We are really pleased to be offering these Specialty Doctor posts.
The posts offered are in General Adult Psychiatry, working in the newly configured Haringey CORE Teams. There are 3 CORE teams, West, Central and East. All are separately staffed with full MDT including consultant psychiatrists and allied mental health professionals.
Main duties of the job
General Expectations of a Specialty Doctor employed with North London NHS Foundation Trust include
o To work within the MDT promoting respect for all professional groups and focusing upon coherent and integrated teamwork.
o To be Section 12(2) approved and have approved clinician status and participate in the Trust-wide Section 12 daytime rota.
o To keep up with administration and note-keeping on the electronic patient record system in a timely manner, including letters to GPs, Dialog+ and risk assessments.
o To assist with Serious Incident investigations and complaints if requested.
o To keep up to date with mandatory training.
o Other management
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
Duties and Responsibilities:
The post holder will be expected to provide clinical medical input for the Haringey CORE Team (East, Central or West). The post-holder will be expected:
To support the consultant in managing an established caseload of patients with SMI, many of whom use medication.
To contribute to the management of non-SMI clients in collaboration with colleagues from psychological therapies service streams and other staff groups working in the team.
To contribute to the assessment of newly referred cases per month and formulate appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with colleagues in other disciplines.
To comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures.
To complete relevant paperwork, including maintaining the electronic record and participating in routine outcome monitoring of clinical work.
To participate in the weekly team meeting and undertake other duties, as negotiated, that contribute to the good functioning of the clinical team.
To have an integral role in the performance of the team, further development of the service, and the development of the clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
The post holder will be expected to provide clinical medical input for the Haringey CORE Team (East, Central or West). The post-holder will be expected:
To support the consultant in managing an established caseload of patients with SMI, many of whom use medication.
To contribute to the management of non-SMI clients in collaboration with colleagues from psychological therapies service streams and other staff groups working in the team.
To contribute to the assessment of newly referred cases per month and formulate appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with colleagues in other disciplines.
To comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures.
To complete relevant paperwork, including maintaining the electronic record and participating in routine outcome monitoring of clinical work.
To participate in the weekly team meeting and undertake other duties, as negotiated, that contribute to the good functioning of the clinical team.
To have an integral role in the performance of the team, further development of the service, and the development of the clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Limited or Full Registration with the General Medical Council UK
- Membership of a professional indemnity organization
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- Section 12(2) Approval under Mental Health Act
- Higher degree in a relevant subject
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse area
RTW
Essential
Leadership and Management
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Leadership
- Engagement with Service Management
- Management Training
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Limited or Full Registration with the General Medical Council UK
- Membership of a professional indemnity organization
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- Section 12(2) Approval under Mental Health Act
- Higher degree in a relevant subject
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse area
RTW
Essential
Leadership and Management
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Leadership
- Engagement with Service Management
- Management Training
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).
