Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a full time Consultant Psychiatrist to join the well-established Redditch & Bromsgrove CMHT for Older People in Worcestershire.
The team comprises 1 WTE Team Manager, 1 WTE Consultant for Redditch (postholder), 1 WTE for Bromsgrove, 5.2 WTE Community Mental Health Nurses, 2.8 WTE Occupational Therapists, 1 WTE Psychologist, 2 WTE Healthcare Support Workers, 4.2 WTE Medical/Team Secretaries.
The CMHT provides a service to people over 65 years of age with a secondary mental health need. Redditch has an approximate population of 16,000 people over 65 years old.
The team is supported by a Home Treatment Team as well as a Duty and Triage Team that screens new referrals and undertakes urgent assessments, if required.
Leadership and management activities actively encouraged and supported.
Office base at New Haven Unit, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bromsgrove.
The post is supported by a junior doctor.
We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career as well as flexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support. If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
This post has been deemed by the Trust as eligible for relocation expenses which will be applicable for suitable successful candidate(s). Please see attached policy for more information.
Main duties of the job
On a day-to-day basis the Consultant Psychiatrist will be in a close working relationship with Redditch & Bromsgrove Older Adult Community Mental Health Team.
They will have a close working relationship on clinical matters with the multi-disciplinary team and provide important liaison with the Duty & Triage Team, and other doctors in Primary and Secondary Care including the Home Treatment Team.
They will be expected to supervise and manage Junior Doctors and all Senior Nurse/Advanced Clinical Practitioners within the clinical team.
On a more strategic level they will relate to the leadership and management structures of the Adult Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Delivery Unit.
From an overall professional prospective they will support the Clinical Directors and relate to the Medical Director; all are ultimately responsible within the Trust to the Chief Executive.
A model Timetable is included within the attached Job description.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing direct psychiatric services through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, care planning and treatment formulation, as well as guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
Treatment planning and regular reviews in the community that comprehensively address the bio-psychosocial needs of patients.
Providing psychiatric leadership to the multidisciplinary team and clinical leadership in collaboration with the team leader.
Serving as psychiatric liaison with other agencies particularly with regard to continuity of patient care. This is particularly important in complex cases when liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies is necessary.
Assuring the involvement of families and carers wherever possible with the patients consent in treatment planning.
Mental Health Act implementation as part of community work. Additionally, assessments under the Mental Capacity Act both within the locality and on rarer occasions Countywide.
To participate in the Consultant on call rota covering out of hours responsibilities including weekends.
Special emphasis on working within appropriate governance frameworks will be necessary in the area of the Mental Health Act (including Community Treatment Orders), the Mental Capacity Act, Choice and Control and the safety of patients, carers, staff, and the general community.
The development of any other clinical interests could proceed on the basis of appropriate funding being available. The appointee will be expected to develop his or her clinical role within the framework of the Trust's strategy and within its financial constraints. Dedicated sessions may be available by agreement.
Flexibility to shape and respond to changing service requirements.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing direct psychiatric services through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, care planning and treatment formulation, as well as guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
Treatment planning and regular reviews in the community that comprehensively address the bio-psychosocial needs of patients.
Providing psychiatric leadership to the multidisciplinary team and clinical leadership in collaboration with the team leader.
Serving as psychiatric liaison with other agencies particularly with regard to continuity of patient care. This is particularly important in complex cases when liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies is necessary.
Assuring the involvement of families and carers wherever possible with the patients consent in treatment planning.
Mental Health Act implementation as part of community work. Additionally, assessments under the Mental Capacity Act both within the locality and on rarer occasions Countywide.
To participate in the Consultant on call rota covering out of hours responsibilities including weekends.
Special emphasis on working within appropriate governance frameworks will be necessary in the area of the Mental Health Act (including Community Treatment Orders), the Mental Capacity Act, Choice and Control and the safety of patients, carers, staff, and the general community.
The development of any other clinical interests could proceed on the basis of appropriate funding being available. The appointee will be expected to develop his or her clinical role within the framework of the Trust's strategy and within its financial constraints. Dedicated sessions may be available by agreement.
Flexibility to shape and respond to changing service requirements.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems within specialty.
- Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.
- Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological, and psychological treatments.
- Advanced communication skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment).
- MRCPsych (UK) or equivalent.
- CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT)
- Approved Clinician status (or eligible for approval)
- Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act.
Desirable
- Appropriate Qualification or Higher Degree in Medical Education, Research, and/or Leadership & Management.
Additional qualities
Essential
- Flexibility to respond to change and drive forward service improvements.
- Willingness to train & develop staff.
- Willingness to engage with patients and carers to develop excellent services.
- Able to drive or to provide own transport to meet the requirements of the post.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience and interest in providing training and teaching for a variety of staff groups.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Familiarity with IT and ability to keep high quality clinical records.
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others while also confronting limitations in good practice or poor conduct.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems within specialty.
- Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.
- Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological, and psychological treatments.
- Advanced communication skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment).
- MRCPsych (UK) or equivalent.
- CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT)
- Approved Clinician status (or eligible for approval)
- Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act.
Desirable
- Appropriate Qualification or Higher Degree in Medical Education, Research, and/or Leadership & Management.
Additional qualities
Essential
- Flexibility to respond to change and drive forward service improvements.
- Willingness to train & develop staff.
- Willingness to engage with patients and carers to develop excellent services.
- Able to drive or to provide own transport to meet the requirements of the post.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience and interest in providing training and teaching for a variety of staff groups.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Familiarity with IT and ability to keep high quality clinical records.
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others while also confronting limitations in good practice or poor conduct.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
New Haven Unit
Princess of Wales Community Hospital
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Employer's website
https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
