Job summary
The post holder will be the Consultant Psychiatrist to the Greenwich West Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders and Trauma Team (ADAPT) with Oxleas NHS Founda?on Trust. This post hasbeen covered temporarily for the past 3 years by the Associate Specialist in the team 'ac?ng up'.
The post holder will carry no responsibility for inpatients but will be part of the bed management strategy within the Community Mental Health (CMH) Directorate. The Directorate takes a whole system approach to bed management with twice daily meetings between community and inpatientclinicians to ensure that beds are used in the most efficient manner. There is additional community support in the form of our admission avoidance team, the home treatment team and our crisis housebefore patients may need a hospital bed.
Main duties of the job
The ADAPT Pathway provides focused, therapeutic interventions to working age adults residing withinthe Greenwich Borough who require care and treatment for anxiety, depression, affective disorders(without psychosis), personality disorders and trauma.The service aims to be flexible and accessible. The pathways of care aim to offer individuals, choiceand involvement regarding their treatment, actively encouraging their participate on in the planningand implementation of their care. A personalised care plan will be devised in consultation with theservice user and their Carer/family where appropriate.The Greenwich ADAPT Team was formed as part of a reconfiguration of Community Mental HealthServices that occurred in September 2015. The reconfiguration of Community Services was part ofthe directorate's plan to ensure efficient delivery of mental health services whilst delivering highquality care.
About us
Oxleas is a great place to work. It has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times amongst very big employers. Our staff survey results show that we are in the Top 5 in England and the highest in London for staff experience amongst similar trusts.
"We are always delighted to welcome new colleagues to the Oxleas family. We care about making Oxleas a great place to work - it's a big priority in our strategy. Come and join us - it's a place where our values, teamwork, equity, and wellbeing matter and where you can really help to improve people's lives."
Ify Okocha
Chief Executive
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ADAPT Pathway provides focused, therapeutic interventions to adults residing within the Borough who require care and treatment for anxiety, depression, affective disorders (without psychosis), personality disorders and trauma.
The service aims to be flexible and accessible. The pathways of care aim to offer individuals, choice and involvement regarding their treatment, actively encouraging their participation in the planning and implementation of their care.
A personalised care plan will be devised in consultation with the service user and their Carer/family where appropriate.
Whilst Pathways of Care utilises a team approach to the delivery of care, every individual receiving care will be allocated either a health care professional (HCP) or care coordinator. This worker will be responsible for ensuring that care is delivered in accordance with the care/treatment plan, and that the needs of the individual are regularly reviewed, risks and care plans modified accordingly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ADAPT Pathway provides focused, therapeutic interventions to adults residing within the Borough who require care and treatment for anxiety, depression, affective disorders (without psychosis), personality disorders and trauma.
The service aims to be flexible and accessible. The pathways of care aim to offer individuals, choice and involvement regarding their treatment, actively encouraging their participation in the planning and implementation of their care.
A personalised care plan will be devised in consultation with the service user and their Carer/family where appropriate.
Whilst Pathways of Care utilises a team approach to the delivery of care, every individual receiving care will be allocated either a health care professional (HCP) or care coordinator. This worker will be responsible for ensuring that care is delivered in accordance with the care/treatment plan, and that the needs of the individual are regularly reviewed, risks and care plans modified accordingly.
Person Specification
GMC Registration application
Essential
Desirable
Experience of General Adult Psychiatry
Essential
Desirable
Teaching experience
Essential
Section 12 registration
Essential
Desirable
- Registration application for Section 12
Experience in General Adult
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
GMC Registration application
Essential
Desirable
Experience of General Adult Psychiatry
Essential
Desirable
Teaching experience
Essential
Section 12 registration
Essential
Desirable
- Registration application for Section 12
Experience in General Adult
Essential
Desirable
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).
