Job summary
The post offered is that of Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry (6PA), working in the Barnet South Locality Team. The team has a full-time substantive consultant in post already. The team is aligned to the Primary Care GP Locality in the South of the Borough. This is a substantive position. The post is officially based at the Redhill Clinic (64 Station Road, Edgware HA8 7AB). The post is subject to the annual job planning process agreed under the New Consultant Contract.
The Barnet South Locality Team provides a service for patients across the range of adult mental illness. The team is based at the Redhill Clinic where it also provides out-patient clinics.
Medical staff of the South Locality Team work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering a community service to clients with the full range of mental and behavioural disorders. The post-holder is expected to participate in the CPA reviews, multi-disciplinary meetings, training, supervision of staff in the team, and the completion of relevant documentation.
Please note: The Job Description has been submitted and awaiting the Royal College of Psychiatrists approval.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide clinical and professional leadership in the Team and will take part in management activities related to the post and the wider service within which it is embedded
Service development and quality improvement in line with the Trust's vision, values and objectives are core responsibilities.
The consultant psychiatrist is expected to establish good working relationships with the GPs in the South Locality.
The post-holder is expected to maintain compliance with all legal obligations as prescribed by the Mental Health Act (MHA) and the Ministry of Justice. The post-holder is expected to assess patients under the MHA and make recommendations under the MHA and to act as Responsible Clinician (RC) for patients detained under a S17A Mental Health Act 1983 (Community Treatment Order).
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About us
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS), rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. This service treats and cares for people within the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions.
We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services and mental health liaison services in North Middlesex University Hospitals Trust.
Our values and quality improvement are at the heart of everything we do, please consider joining us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder is expected to ensure appropriate clinical documentation, to collaborate with GPs, hospital doctors, and primary care clinicians regarding the physical healthcare of the patients and to take a lead within the Pathway to ensure team patients receive the appropriate level of physical healthcare.
The Teams are expected to actively manage their caseloads to facilitate recovery enabling patients to return to Primary Care once they are able, and to respond to new patients as they are referred.
As a senior clinician, the post-holder has an integral role in maintaining the performance of the team, in further development of the service and clinical pathways.
Part of the role of the post-holder is the supervision of junior medical staff and to observe compliance with the requirements of the Health Education England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder is expected to ensure appropriate clinical documentation, to collaborate with GPs, hospital doctors, and primary care clinicians regarding the physical healthcare of the patients and to take a lead within the Pathway to ensure team patients receive the appropriate level of physical healthcare.
The Teams are expected to actively manage their caseloads to facilitate recovery enabling patients to return to Primary Care once they are able, and to respond to new patients as they are referred.
As a senior clinician, the post-holder has an integral role in maintaining the performance of the team, in further development of the service and clinical pathways.
Part of the role of the post-holder is the supervision of junior medical staff and to observe compliance with the requirements of the Health Education England.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council UK
- On the General Medical Council Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining a CCT
- Training and clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with and mental disorders
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Procedures
- Excellent clinical skills with experience of Community Psychiatric assessments
- Section 12 MHA Approved and an Approved Clinician
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists UK or equivalent
- Additional degree or equivalent
- Registered for the Continuing Professional Development Programme of the Royal College of Psychiatrists UK
- Membership of a Medical Defence Organisation
- Experience in teaching with ability to use a wide range of teaching techniques and audio-visual aids
- Clinical supervision skills training
- Research Experience
Management and Audit
Essential
- Experience of medical audit / Quality Improvement projects
- Management skills
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Understanding of contracting, finance and activity monitoring
Service Development
Essential
- Understanding of leadership
- Negotiation skills
- Understanding of equal opportunities and appropriate training
Desirable
- Experience in developing a service component
- Demonstrable record of clinical leadership
IT Experience and skills
Essential
- Experience in data gathering and management
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and internet
Desirable
- Familiarity with electronic recording systems
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the NHS
- Highest level of integrity
- Capacity to respond positively to the constantly changing NHS environment
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council UK
- On the General Medical Council Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining a CCT
- Training and clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with and mental disorders
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Procedures
- Excellent clinical skills with experience of Community Psychiatric assessments
- Section 12 MHA Approved and an Approved Clinician
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists UK or equivalent
- Additional degree or equivalent
- Registered for the Continuing Professional Development Programme of the Royal College of Psychiatrists UK
- Membership of a Medical Defence Organisation
- Experience in teaching with ability to use a wide range of teaching techniques and audio-visual aids
- Clinical supervision skills training
- Research Experience
Management and Audit
Essential
- Experience of medical audit / Quality Improvement projects
- Management skills
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Understanding of contracting, finance and activity monitoring
Service Development
Essential
- Understanding of leadership
- Negotiation skills
- Understanding of equal opportunities and appropriate training
Desirable
- Experience in developing a service component
- Demonstrable record of clinical leadership
IT Experience and skills
Essential
- Experience in data gathering and management
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and internet
Desirable
- Familiarity with electronic recording systems
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the NHS
- Highest level of integrity
- Capacity to respond positively to the constantly changing NHS environment
Desirable
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).
