Job summary
South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust is a single specialty provider of the full range of mental health services. It was established in 1994 initially providing services in the London Boroughs of Merton and Wandsworth. The Trust has grown substantially over the last few years, and now serves a local population of over 1 million people across the Boroughs of Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth.
The Trust provides comprehensive mental health and social care services for the local population including those with learning disabilities, children and adolescents, adults of working age and older people. In addition, we provide regional and national services, such as Eating Disorders, Personality Disorders, Forensics and Deaf services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work on Ward 2, Springfield Hospital, a mixed 18 bedded adult acute admission ward, and will work with a ward doctor colleague who is a GP trainee.
Duties will include psychiatric clerking and routine medical care for inpatients, attendance and documentation at ward rounds, and administrative duties such as preparation of discharge summaries. The Trust uses the RiO system for electronic notes, and electronic prescribing. Training will be given on both.
About us
Benefits:
We offer a number of excellent staff benefits and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave, comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance, flexible options, such as: part-time working, job sharing, term-time working, compressed hours and working from home.
- Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Subsidised car parking - £20/month.
- NHS discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be able to take part in post graduate educational activities within the Trust including the academic programme. Clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives will be encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be able to take part in post graduate educational activities within the Trust including the academic programme. Clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives will be encouraged.
Person Specification
Educational
Essential
Desirable
- Other basic degree, e.g. BSc, Honours or undergraduate distinction
Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- 2 years of post-qualification experience
- Management of mental health conditions under supervision
Desirable
- Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references
- Attainment of the UK Foundation Programme or an equivalent level of experience.
- Experience of working in the speciality e.g. during foundation or core training
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills. Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Good organisation skills. Honesty and reliability
- Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities
Audit and Research
Essential
- A good understanding of the principles
Desirable
- Evidence of participation In audit and clinical governance activity
Person Specification
Educational
Essential
Desirable
- Other basic degree, e.g. BSc, Honours or undergraduate distinction
Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- 2 years of post-qualification experience
- Management of mental health conditions under supervision
Desirable
- Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references
- Attainment of the UK Foundation Programme or an equivalent level of experience.
- Experience of working in the speciality e.g. during foundation or core training
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills. Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Good organisation skills. Honesty and reliability
- Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities
Audit and Research
Essential
- A good understanding of the principles
Desirable
- Evidence of participation In audit and clinical governance activity
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
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
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust,
Springfield Hospital
London
SW17 7DJ
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
