Job summary
This post is an exciting opportunity for a Locum Appointment For Service- Trust Grade Specialty Registrar in Psychiatry at ST4-6 level, to work within General Adult Psychiatry / Community Mental Health for the Trust.
The post base will be at Poole Central CMHT, Alderney Hospital, Poole. The post-holder will be working within the Community Mental Health Team at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. We welcome all queries, pre-application conversations and applications from people who wish to work part-time.
Main duties of the job
The post is being advertised as a Trust Grade Specialty Psychiatry Doctor (ST4-6 Level) working 10PA per week with part time hours also considered, for 6 months up to August 2023. To join a well-established and supportive team providing assessment and ongoing care for service users.
The post holder will be expected to provide assessment and ongoing care for service users, along with advice and guidance to local GPs and clinical input to the multi-professional team.
The post holder will be supported by a well staffed team as detailed on the job description.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work with the community team to cover emergency work and to keep waiting lists within Trust agreed waiting times, which are currently four weeks for routine referrals.
The CMHT has a duty system which involves non-medical staff. The post holder will be expected to support the duty worker and carry out urgent assessments when needed, including Mental Health Act assessments.
The post holder may participate in the middle grade on call rota in the east of the county, which attracts the appropriate on call availability allowance and a payment for average hours for work undertaken whilst on call, reporting to the consultant and supported by a core trainee.
The post-holder will be expected to maintain Section 12 (2). The post-holder will undertake Mental Health Act work during working hours and when on call. The post-holder will also be expected to comply with continuing professional development and revalidation requirements set by the GMC or the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work with the community team to cover emergency work and to keep waiting lists within Trust agreed waiting times, which are currently four weeks for routine referrals.
The CMHT has a duty system which involves non-medical staff. The post holder will be expected to support the duty worker and carry out urgent assessments when needed, including Mental Health Act assessments.
The post holder may participate in the middle grade on call rota in the east of the county, which attracts the appropriate on call availability allowance and a payment for average hours for work undertaken whilst on call, reporting to the consultant and supported by a core trainee.
The post-holder will be expected to maintain Section 12 (2). The post-holder will undertake Mental Health Act work during working hours and when on call. The post-holder will also be expected to comply with continuing professional development and revalidation requirements set by the GMC or the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Person Specification
Qualifications - Basic
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Licence to practice
- Full GMC Registration
Qualifications-Postgraduate
Essential
- Evidence of CT/ST3 competences in Psychiatry by time of appointment, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multisource Feedback or equivalent
- MRCPsych examination a specialist qualification in psychiatry from an EU country that complies with the requirements of EU directive 2005/36/EC
- Section 12 approval
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- At least 36 months' experience in psychiatry (not including Foundation modules) by time of appointment or 36 months' training in psychiatry posts in an EU country, supported by evidence of compliance with the requirements of EU directive 2005/36/EC issued by a competent authority in that EU member state
Ability- Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of medical audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of current involvement in audit
Ability- Clinical skills
Essential
- Competent in history-taking and examination skills
Desirable
- Acceptance of responsibility and ability to take leadership role for ward-based emergencies.
Ability- Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate.
- Good oral and written presentation skills.
Desirable
- Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
Attitude
Essential
- Ability to function successfully under stress
Desirable
- Ability to make decisions and take responsibility
Teamwork
Essential
- Ability to establish good working relationship and communication with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Evidence of successful teamworking (in or outside of medicine.
Research
Essential
- Use of Information Technology
Desirable
- Ability to use IT to aid patient management
- Understanding of principles. Evidence of participation in, or enthusiasm for, research.
Management ability
Essential
- Setting of realistic goals and deadlines.
Desirable
- Good organisational skills and time management.
Person Specification
Qualifications - Basic
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Licence to practice
- Full GMC Registration
Qualifications-Postgraduate
Essential
- Evidence of CT/ST3 competences in Psychiatry by time of appointment, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multisource Feedback or equivalent
- MRCPsych examination a specialist qualification in psychiatry from an EU country that complies with the requirements of EU directive 2005/36/EC
- Section 12 approval
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- At least 36 months' experience in psychiatry (not including Foundation modules) by time of appointment or 36 months' training in psychiatry posts in an EU country, supported by evidence of compliance with the requirements of EU directive 2005/36/EC issued by a competent authority in that EU member state
Ability- Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of medical audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of current involvement in audit
Ability- Clinical skills
Essential
- Competent in history-taking and examination skills
Desirable
- Acceptance of responsibility and ability to take leadership role for ward-based emergencies.
Ability- Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate.
- Good oral and written presentation skills.
Desirable
- Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
Attitude
Essential
- Ability to function successfully under stress
Desirable
- Ability to make decisions and take responsibility
Teamwork
Essential
- Ability to establish good working relationship and communication with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Evidence of successful teamworking (in or outside of medicine.
Research
Essential
- Use of Information Technology
Desirable
- Ability to use IT to aid patient management
- Understanding of principles. Evidence of participation in, or enthusiasm for, research.
Management ability
Essential
- Setting of realistic goals and deadlines.
Desirable
- Good organisational skills and time management.
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).
