Job summary
Ready for a New Chapter Beyond the NHS? Join Us
in Beautiful Jersey as a Consultant Psychiatrist
Were offering two exciting permanent Consultant Psychiatrist
roleswithin Jerseys Community Mental Health Serviceswith the
flexibility to tailor your job plan to your interests. These roles can be
combined with Liaison Psychiatryor Criminal Justice Psychiatry,
giving you variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact across
different areas of care.
At Health and Care Jersey, were not part of the
NHS which means were agile, well-resourced, and actively reshaping our mental
health services to meet the islands needs. Our system is small enough to
influence yet large enough to matter.
Main duties of the job
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
18-65 years.
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.
About us
Why choose Jersey?
- Excellent work-life balance: Lower caseloads, better staffing ratios, and manageable bed occupancy rates.
- Real influence: Our clinicians work closely with policymakers to shape the future of healthcare on the island.
- Quality of life: Jersey is the sunniest spot in the British Isles, with stunning beaches, great schools, and a low crime rate.
- Modernisation in progress: Join us at a pivotal time as we implement a new Mental Health Strategy in 2025, with strong government backing and significant investment already underway.
Were looking for motivated and forward-thinking psychiatrists who want to help transform how mental health care is delivered, all while enjoying a truly exceptional place to live and work.
Interested in finding out more? Reach out to our Clinical Lead, Dr Rachel Ruddy, at r.ruddy@health.gov.jeor call01534 445841for a confidential conversation.
Come and experience Jersey for yourself you might not want to leave!"
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 1:14
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.
Cover for colleagues on annual leave
or study leave.
See the attached job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 1:14
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.
Cover for colleagues on annual leave
or study leave.
See the attached job description for more information.
Person Specification
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.
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
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
Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and staff morale
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
Person Specification
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.
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
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
Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and staff morale
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
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).