Job summary
We are looking to recruit a high Speciality Doctor to join our established Childrens Eating Disorders team on a 12 month fixed term maternity cover contract, providing a community based service dedicated to delivering eating disorder services to children and young people aged 8 - 18 years.
We are seeking a motivated and committed doctor who has a passion for working within this specialised area. The post holder will join a multi disciplinary team including nurses, dietitians, art psychotherapists and systemic family therapists providing assessment and treatment to young people and their families across the locality.
You will have the opportunity to help us genuinely shape and develop a service to be proud of that delivers real benefits to children and young people with an eating disorder.
Main duties of the job
- You will need to be familiar with the provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983 and amendments (2007) and also with The Mental Capacity Act of 2005. Also arrangements for the protection of Vulnerable Adults.
- You will provide general medical services within their areas of competence. This will include routine physical examination and health monitoring. There will be a need to assess physical health problems as they arise and arrange treatment or where appropriate liaison with or referral to secondary health care.
- Develop good working relationships with the other psychiatrists and professionals within the Trust.
- To receive referrals and undertake a full medical assessment of all referred patients.
- You will will carry out individual psychotherapy under supervision, if appropriate.
- Training and supervision in psychotherapy treatments for eating disorders is available for interested post-holders.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist will provide highly specialist psychiatric assessments and interventions for young peoples with eating disorders. This role will deliver a service across the South Staffordshire area (Cannock, Stafford, Seisdon, Burton, Lichfield & Tamworth) based in Burton. You will provide medical support to other team members assessing and treating medical and psychiatric complications.
You will be an integral member of the multi disciplinary team and will be involved in all aspects of assessment and treatment including physical health monitoring and management of medical and psychiatric co- morbidity.
You will provide medical intervention for problems that are directly related to Eating disorder. It is intended that the Specialist will work closely with the area CAMHS consultants, Learning Disability consultant and community paediatricians to establish the medical remit for treatments.
You will provide highly specialist psychiatric input to the Eating Disorder team. The role may include some supervision of any junior doctors and nurse prescribers working within the service. The role will also entail offering advice and consultation to non-psychiatric colleagues and to other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services policies and procedures.
There will be an opportunity to utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist will provide highly specialist psychiatric assessments and interventions for young peoples with eating disorders. This role will deliver a service across the South Staffordshire area (Cannock, Stafford, Seisdon, Burton, Lichfield & Tamworth) based in Burton. You will provide medical support to other team members assessing and treating medical and psychiatric complications.
You will be an integral member of the multi disciplinary team and will be involved in all aspects of assessment and treatment including physical health monitoring and management of medical and psychiatric co- morbidity.
You will provide medical intervention for problems that are directly related to Eating disorder. It is intended that the Specialist will work closely with the area CAMHS consultants, Learning Disability consultant and community paediatricians to establish the medical remit for treatments.
You will provide highly specialist psychiatric input to the Eating Disorder team. The role may include some supervision of any junior doctors and nurse prescribers working within the service. The role will also entail offering advice and consultation to non-psychiatric colleagues and to other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services policies and procedures.
There will be an opportunity to utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS, ELIGIBILITY & FITNESS TO PRACTICE
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: Good clinical care, maintaining good medical practice, good relationships and communication with patients, good working relationships with colleagues, good teaching and training, professional behaviour and probity, delivery of good acute clinical care and clinical knowledge relevant to child and adolescent mental health.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
PROBITY
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- oRespectful oHonest and Trustworthy oCaring and Compassionate oTaking the time to talk and listen oWorking together and leading by example
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS, ELIGIBILITY & FITNESS TO PRACTICE
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: Good clinical care, maintaining good medical practice, good relationships and communication with patients, good working relationships with colleagues, good teaching and training, professional behaviour and probity, delivery of good acute clinical care and clinical knowledge relevant to child and adolescent mental health.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
PROBITY
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- oRespectful oHonest and Trustworthy oCaring and Compassionate oTaking the time to talk and listen oWorking together and leading by example
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Bridge Stafford & Cross Street Clinic Burton
The Bridge Stafford & Cross Street Clinic Burton
ST163NE
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
