Job summary
Wanting
a change from the NHS but not wanting to travel too far afield. Come to Jersey
in the Channel Islands!
We are working
through a major redesign of services to try to provide the best mental health
care a small island can offer. Come and be part of our success.
We offer a great
work/life balance, beautiful beaches, a lower taxation rate and a warmer
climate than mainland UK. Come and try it for yourself!
Jersey
is a prosperous Island with our own health care system that is quite different
from the NHS. In recent years we have invested significantly in mental health
services.
We
have a number of exciting job opportunities on offer, and are happy to discuss
different combinations of the roles. We are especially interested in candidates
who can expand our range of specialist expertise and are interested in shaping
the future of mental health care on the Island. Even if your exact job is not
below get in touch and have a discussion about possibilities as we have more
expansion planned.
Main duties of the job
This post is to replace a Consultant in the Adult Community Mental Health Service who has gone to work in our neurodevelopmental service.
The CMHT serves people, aged between 18 and 65, who suffer from severe mental illness. Our aim is to help services users achieve their potential by promoting recovery and maintaining wellbeing. Our service users come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and often have challenging and complex needs. The CMHT is a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, a clinical psychologist, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, support workers and administrative staff. There is also a physical health facilitation service to support annual physical health checks.
About us
Jersey has its own health service that is separate from the NHS. The Islands integrated, taxation-funded health and care system is largely free at the point of delivery and is run by the Health and Community Services Department. Jersey has begun a comprehensive programme to transform health and social care, supported by significant investment in community and hospital services. Funding has been secured to build a new 300 bed General Hospital and a new mental health inpatient unit. All the components of a health and social care system are here to work with, in an environment where there is closer interaction with political processes than in the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of developing a genuinely integrated care system.
Living in Jersey is also financially attractive. We have a flat rate of income tax which compares favourably to the U.K., and we offer a generous public sector pension scheme, which is not subject to U.K. lifetime or annual contribution restrictions. The Jersey Consultant Contract is similar to the U.K. but with a higher level of increments. Subject to satisfactory performance, incremental progression is automatic for between points 1 to 17 on the pay scale. Formal applications are required for points 18 to 20.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Jersey has a small population of 106,000, and we have a unique opportunity to do some things
differently from UK models. The medical cover for the adult CMHT is four consultant psychiatrists
(including this job) (two part-time), an Associate Specialist and two whole time equivalent staff grades,
which is very favourable compared with similar population size in the UK.
By joining our team there is a real opportunity to shape and influence the future provision of services to suit Jersey and provide
excellent care for our patients.
There is dedicated administrative support in line with RCPsych standards (0.5 wte medical secretary
and team secretarial support). The Consultant has a dedicated individual office at Le Bas Centre. A
mobile, PC and laptop are provided, and IT training and support are arranged on arrival with a 1:1
training session and ongoing support available as required.
Cover for leave will be with a leave partner Consultant within the CMHT.
Mental Health Law in Jersey is very similar to the law in England and Wales, but full training will be
given at the start of employment.
The successful applicant will be expected to provide medical expertise in the field of Adult CMHT Psychiatry.
The key responsibilities and expectations are:
- Responsibility for the investigation, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric disorders in a community
setting for patients aged 18-65yr.
- Providing clinical leadership, support, and advice to the adult community mental health team.
- Contribution to the Care and Recovery framework process for individuals who are care co-ordinated.
- Supervising one of the staff grade doctors.
- Close working relationships with other parts of the mental health care group.
- Fulfilling the role of Responsible Officer for detained patients on long term leave in the community,
working closely with the Mental Health law Office to ensure timely delivery of tribunal reports and other
documentation linked to Jersey Mental Health Law.
- Working collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and the voluntary sector.
- Liaising with other medical specialties and primary care colleagues as required.
- To record clinical activity accurately and contemporaneously on the electronic patient record system
and send letters to GPs.
- Participating in the in-house teaching programme.
- Fulfilling the CPD requirements set by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and participating in a peer
group.
- Participating in the development and delivery of training programmes for a variety of disciplines aimed
at improving the level of expertise and the standard of care for adults with mental health needs within
Health and Community Services.
- Participating in the all-age 1:12 on-call rota for psychiatry and contribution to the day on call rota for
MHLaw assessments.
- Working with managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of the services and
to share with consultant colleagues the medical contribution to the management of the service.
- Complying with Health and Community Services agreed policies and procedures.
- Working effectively with partner organisations who provide services to people with mental health
problems and co-morbidity issues as appropriate.
- Engagement in service development activities, audits, and monitoring.
The above is intended to indicate the primary range and type of duties required. It is noted however that the
duties of the post may alter to reflect changing practices and demands within the service.
Start date: We would like the appointee to take up the post within 3 months of appointment but are open to
discussion if this is difficult to achieve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Jersey has a small population of 106,000, and we have a unique opportunity to do some things
differently from UK models. The medical cover for the adult CMHT is four consultant psychiatrists
(including this job) (two part-time), an Associate Specialist and two whole time equivalent staff grades,
which is very favourable compared with similar population size in the UK.
By joining our team there is a real opportunity to shape and influence the future provision of services to suit Jersey and provide
excellent care for our patients.
There is dedicated administrative support in line with RCPsych standards (0.5 wte medical secretary
and team secretarial support). The Consultant has a dedicated individual office at Le Bas Centre. A
mobile, PC and laptop are provided, and IT training and support are arranged on arrival with a 1:1
training session and ongoing support available as required.
Cover for leave will be with a leave partner Consultant within the CMHT.
Mental Health Law in Jersey is very similar to the law in England and Wales, but full training will be
given at the start of employment.
The successful applicant will be expected to provide medical expertise in the field of Adult CMHT Psychiatry.
The key responsibilities and expectations are:
- Responsibility for the investigation, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric disorders in a community
setting for patients aged 18-65yr.
- Providing clinical leadership, support, and advice to the adult community mental health team.
- Contribution to the Care and Recovery framework process for individuals who are care co-ordinated.
- Supervising one of the staff grade doctors.
- Close working relationships with other parts of the mental health care group.
- Fulfilling the role of Responsible Officer for detained patients on long term leave in the community,
working closely with the Mental Health law Office to ensure timely delivery of tribunal reports and other
documentation linked to Jersey Mental Health Law.
- Working collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and the voluntary sector.
- Liaising with other medical specialties and primary care colleagues as required.
- To record clinical activity accurately and contemporaneously on the electronic patient record system
and send letters to GPs.
- Participating in the in-house teaching programme.
- Fulfilling the CPD requirements set by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and participating in a peer
group.
- Participating in the development and delivery of training programmes for a variety of disciplines aimed
at improving the level of expertise and the standard of care for adults with mental health needs within
Health and Community Services.
- Participating in the all-age 1:12 on-call rota for psychiatry and contribution to the day on call rota for
MHLaw assessments.
- Working with managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of the services and
to share with consultant colleagues the medical contribution to the management of the service.
- Complying with Health and Community Services agreed policies and procedures.
- Working effectively with partner organisations who provide services to people with mental health
problems and co-morbidity issues as appropriate.
- Engagement in service development activities, audits, and monitoring.
The above is intended to indicate the primary range and type of duties required. It is noted however that the
duties of the post may alter to reflect changing practices and demands within the service.
Start date: We would like the appointee to take up the post within 3 months of appointment but are open to
discussion if this is difficult to achieve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
- Recognised basic medical degree
- Full GMC registration
- Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist
- Register or CCT in adult psychiatry (or within six months at time of interview) or equivalent
- Eligibility for Section 12 approval
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD. PhD, MSc or other additional clinical
- qualifications
- Section 12 approval
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and treating adult patients in community psychiatric settings
- Experience managing clozapine and depot prescriptions.
- Experience of work in UK hospital systems (or equivalent, not just shadowing)
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
- A sound understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in inpatient psychiatry
- On call experience covering adults and older people
- ADHD/ ASD assessment experience
- Experience using Mental
- Health Law in community settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
- Recognised basic medical degree
- Full GMC registration
- Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist
- Register or CCT in adult psychiatry (or within six months at time of interview) or equivalent
- Eligibility for Section 12 approval
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD. PhD, MSc or other additional clinical
- qualifications
- Section 12 approval
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and treating adult patients in community psychiatric settings
- Experience managing clozapine and depot prescriptions.
- Experience of work in UK hospital systems (or equivalent, not just shadowing)
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
- A sound understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in inpatient psychiatry
- On call experience covering adults and older people
- ADHD/ ASD assessment experience
- Experience using Mental
- Health Law in community settings.
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
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)