Job summary
Specialty Doctor - Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
1 year Fixed Term Contract
We are looking for a committed, dynamic Specialty Doctor to work in our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (P.I.C.U.) at Springfield Hospital.
We are a progressive, financially stable mental health trust which has been rated 'good' by the CQC both overall and specifically for our acute & urgent care services.
The Acute & Urgent Care Service Line comprises Acute General Psychiatric Wards on two hospital sites, intensive care unit, a psychiatric decision unit, acute care co-ordination and advanced clinical practice teams, home treatment and street triage teams, perinatal psychiatry, liaison psychiatric teams at three general hospitals, and two recovery cafs. All our clinicians are able to participate in a Trustwide quality improvement programme.
We are investing in further improvements to our mental health services, including a major redevelopment programme on both the Springfield and Tolworth sites.
Main duties of the job
Ward 1 is a 13-bedded male intensive care unit co-located with the Psychiatric Decision Unit (Lotus) and Section 136 suite. Working with the consultants for Ward 1, and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary ward team, you will lead the day-to-day psychiatric and medical care of the men admitted to the ward. You will form part of a team that strives for excellence in caring for people in states of deep distress. You will also provide second-line cover to the S136 suite.
If you are a capable, committed practitioner who would like to be part of this up-and-coming service, we would like to hear from you.
About us
South-West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is a provider of the full range of mental health services in South West London. It was established in 1994 initially providing services in the London Boroughs of Merton and Wandsworth. The Trust has grown substantially over the years, and now serves a local population of over 1 million people across the Boroughs of Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attending daily Ward 1 clinical team meetings and performing medical duties that arise from that meeting
Occasional assessments for PICU under supervision within or outside the hospital as required (for example of the latter, a prisoner on remand)
Please refer the JDPS for details Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attending daily Ward 1 clinical team meetings and performing medical duties that arise from that meeting
Occasional assessments for PICU under supervision within or outside the hospital as required (for example of the latter, a prisoner on remand)
Please refer the JDPS for details Job Description
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Primary Medical degree
- Full GMC registration
- Section 12 Approval
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a parttime or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or equivalent experience and competencies.
- Experience of acute adult psychiatric inpatient care
- Experience of urgent/emergency psychiatric assessment
Desirable
- PICU experience.
- Experience of writing reports of and attending Managers' Hearings and MHA tribunals
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Essential
- Broad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in adults and evidence-based management interventions
- Knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions.
- Ability to provide medical and mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses and initiate treatment plans.
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge and skills of physical health in general keeping with role as a doctor.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Primary Medical degree
- Full GMC registration
- Section 12 Approval
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a parttime or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or equivalent experience and competencies.
- Experience of acute adult psychiatric inpatient care
- Experience of urgent/emergency psychiatric assessment
Desirable
- PICU experience.
- Experience of writing reports of and attending Managers' Hearings and MHA tribunals
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Essential
- Broad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in adults and evidence-based management interventions
- Knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions.
- Ability to provide medical and mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses and initiate treatment plans.
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge and skills of physical health in general keeping with role as a doctor.
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).
