Job summary
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join the Older People CMHT service in Richmond (Barnes) and Kingston (Tolworth) in the heart of South West London as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
This is an exciting opportunity to join two established community mental health teams. We are looking for individuals who will demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence and an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, in order to provide medical leadership to the team. This is a varied role and will include working across the Memory Assessment Service and the Recovery and Support Teams in two locations- Richmond and Kingston.
As a Trust we are proud to offer agile and flexible working opportunities as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 8am to 6pm giving you the very best of good work life balance.
Additionally, we offer a number of enhanced benefits, including a relocation package available- Up to £8,000 relocation package available *terms and conditions apply*
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be a Consultant Psychiatrist providing medical leadership to the Older People CMHT service and will provide medical consultant psychiatric advice to patients.
The postholderwill have responsibility for the diagnostic assessment and treatment of older adult psychiatric patients from the designated area accepted by the service. The outpatient clinics and the home visits in the community will constitute the majority of the direct clinical care.
The Consultant will carry overall responsibility for the day-to-day clinical care, risk assessment, risk management, initiation of medication, and the recovery focused care delivered by the Team. Where problems arise, the Consultant will be afforded robust support by his clinical Team Manager, Associate Clinical Director, the Clinical Director and where necessary the Medical Director and Chief Executive.
We are looking for a consultant with the interest and skills in providing strong medical leadership to take our services forward.The role is being offered on a two-year fixed term basis at 10 PA's.
Should you be interested in an informal conversation about the role or a site visit, please contact Dr Beata Mougey, Associate Clinical Director for CMHA on Beata.mougey@swlstg.nhs.uk
Closing date: 12th March 2023 (midnight)
Assessment date: 20th March 2023 (via MS Teams)
Interview and AAC panel date: 21st March 2023
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
About our location:
Barnes Hospital, Barnes
Tolworth Hospital, Surbiton
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide senior medical input to the Richmond and Kingston Older Adult Community Mental Health Teams, along with two consultant colleagues in each team.
- To assess and review patients referred to the service via outpatient clinics, virtual appointments and home visits
- Joint working with CPNs, OTs and other members of the MDT to offer support and advice about the management of patients referred to the team.
- There is an opportunity provide supervision and teaching to medical students and core / higher trainees (depending on experience) based in the team
- Support for emergencies during the day, including Mental Health Act assessments if appropriate (Section 12 approval is a desirable but not essential requirement for the post).
- To liaise effectively with colleagues, both within and outside of the Trust, including GPs and non-NHS organisations wherever applicable.
- To undertake capacity assessments and apply the Mental Capacity and Mental Health Act appropriately
- To deliver pharmacological treatment in accordance with NICE guidance.
- To support managerial priorities and tasks of the Trust
- Administration, audit and training.
- Attendance at Continuing Professional Development meetings and mandatory training events.
- Contribute on a regular basis to the medical and clinical audit
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide senior medical input to the Richmond and Kingston Older Adult Community Mental Health Teams, along with two consultant colleagues in each team.
- To assess and review patients referred to the service via outpatient clinics, virtual appointments and home visits
- Joint working with CPNs, OTs and other members of the MDT to offer support and advice about the management of patients referred to the team.
- There is an opportunity provide supervision and teaching to medical students and core / higher trainees (depending on experience) based in the team
- Support for emergencies during the day, including Mental Health Act assessments if appropriate (Section 12 approval is a desirable but not essential requirement for the post).
- To liaise effectively with colleagues, both within and outside of the Trust, including GPs and non-NHS organisations wherever applicable.
- To undertake capacity assessments and apply the Mental Capacity and Mental Health Act appropriately
- To deliver pharmacological treatment in accordance with NICE guidance.
- To support managerial priorities and tasks of the Trust
- Administration, audit and training.
- Attendance at Continuing Professional Development meetings and mandatory training events.
- Contribute on a regular basis to the medical and clinical audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- ST/CCT training in Old Age psychiatry
- Recognition under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- At least 6 years post graduate experience in psychiatry
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under s.12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Research
Essential
- Willingness to participate in research
Desirable
- Ability to assist in the development of research initiatives
- Completion of a research project
- Publication of research
- Experience of carrying out research, audit or service development projects.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good spoken and written English.
- Capacity to work in a therapeutic community environment
- Evidence of new ideas in service deliveries
- Commitment to personal development.
- Resilience to cope with external pressures and demands
- A team player able to support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines
- Ability to manage time and to prioritise tasks according to clinical and other needs
- Alertness to dangers and emerging situations
- Professional and personal integrity
Desirable
- A track record of implementing service initiatives.
- A track record of team leadership and effective links with psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental health workers.
Teaching and Supervision
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of teaching/supervising Medical students
Clinical skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in old age psychiatry
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- ST/CCT training in Old Age psychiatry
- Recognition under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- At least 6 years post graduate experience in psychiatry
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under s.12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Research
Essential
- Willingness to participate in research
Desirable
- Ability to assist in the development of research initiatives
- Completion of a research project
- Publication of research
- Experience of carrying out research, audit or service development projects.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good spoken and written English.
- Capacity to work in a therapeutic community environment
- Evidence of new ideas in service deliveries
- Commitment to personal development.
- Resilience to cope with external pressures and demands
- A team player able to support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines
- Ability to manage time and to prioritise tasks according to clinical and other needs
- Alertness to dangers and emerging situations
- Professional and personal integrity
Desirable
- A track record of implementing service initiatives.
- A track record of team leadership and effective links with psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental health workers.
Teaching and Supervision
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of teaching/supervising Medical students
Clinical skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in old age psychiatry
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
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.
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.
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
Tolworth Hospital / Barnes Hospital
Red Lion Rd
Kingston/ Richmond
KT6 7QU
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
