Job summary
Consultant Psychiatrist - Carshalton and Wallington Integrated Recovery Hub
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Carshalton and Wallington IRH which has recently undergone a service transformation.
We are looking for a full time consultant with the interest and skills in providing strong medical leadership to take our services forward.The role is being offered on a permanent basis, alongside a tailored management leadership programme for those individuals who would be interested in pursuing this.
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.
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 Carshalton and Wallington Integrated Recovery Hub (C&W IRH), and sessional consultant psychiatric assessment and advice to patients referred to the Sutton Single Point of Access Team.
The Consultant in partnership with the team manager shares responsibility for ensuring the care delivered by the team is safe and of a good standard. This includes participating in systems of audit and clinical governance.
The post sits within a well-established MDT that works alongside a separate Consultant-led Primary Care/Assessment team and interfaces with a Consultant-led Home Treatment Team and in-patient wards. There are also specialist teams for Early Intervention in Psychosis, Personality Disorder and adult ADHD.
The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of training to Foundation, GPVTS and psychiatry trainees, and the teaching of St George's University of London Medical Students.
If you are a dynamic established consultant psychiatrist fully registered with the GMC as well as holding Approved Clinician and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act. or a specialist trainee within six months of inclusion on the Specialist Register and would be keen to be involved in developing and expanding the service, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St Georges 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.
Please refer attached JDPS fro detailed description and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St Georges 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.
Please refer attached JDPS fro detailed description and main responsibilities
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential
- Primary Medical degree.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCPsych, or equivalent. Included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within three months of completing their CCT.
- Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Qualification in another specialism
- Qualification in a talking therapy such as CBT, DBT or MBT
- Qualifications in change management and service development skills
KNOWLEDGE: & EXPERIENCE:
Essential
- Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme.
- A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management
- Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification
AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT:
Essential
- Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit and/or research
- Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities.
Desirable
- Experience of service planning and development
- Experience of working with third sector partners
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:
Essential
- Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies
Desirable
- Higher degree in research
- Completion of a research project and evidence of it's dissemination
- Publication in a peer reviewed journal
TEACHING:
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Evidence of feedback good from students
PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Essential
- Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to inspire others Ability to provide good clinical leadership Ability to effect change Ability to negotiate and collaborate with first, second and third sector organisations to identify shared agendas and meet common goals
- Willingness to supervise junior medical staff and staff from allied disciplines Willingness to take on a fair share of Trustwide duties Commitment to personal, team and service development Ability to work co-operatively in multi- disciplinary teams Ability to manage and adapt to change
Desirable
- Personal experience of mental illness Personal experience of social distress
- Evidence of helping others who have suffered physical, mental or social misfortune Evidence of seeking feedback as a way of improving one's skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential
- Primary Medical degree.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCPsych, or equivalent. Included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within three months of completing their CCT.
- Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Qualification in another specialism
- Qualification in a talking therapy such as CBT, DBT or MBT
- Qualifications in change management and service development skills
KNOWLEDGE: & EXPERIENCE:
Essential
- Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme.
- A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management
- Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification
AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT:
Essential
- Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit and/or research
- Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities.
Desirable
- Experience of service planning and development
- Experience of working with third sector partners
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:
Essential
- Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies
Desirable
- Higher degree in research
- Completion of a research project and evidence of it's dissemination
- Publication in a peer reviewed journal
TEACHING:
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Evidence of feedback good from students
PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Essential
- Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to inspire others Ability to provide good clinical leadership Ability to effect change Ability to negotiate and collaborate with first, second and third sector organisations to identify shared agendas and meet common goals
- Willingness to supervise junior medical staff and staff from allied disciplines Willingness to take on a fair share of Trustwide duties Commitment to personal, team and service development Ability to work co-operatively in multi- disciplinary teams Ability to manage and adapt to change
Desirable
- Personal experience of mental illness Personal experience of social distress
- Evidence of helping others who have suffered physical, mental or social misfortune Evidence of seeking feedback as a way of improving one's 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).
