Job summary
The post is for a part-time consultant working 5 PAs in the Enfield Memory Service. This is a new post funded by the BEH Transformation Fund with the aim of supporting the development of the current service in a transformative way and promoting constructive changes in the overall service delivery to our service users. Applications are welcome from part-time candidates.
Royal College approval is pending for this vacancy and the reference number is LON CEN-CO-STH-2023-01539.
Main duties of the job
The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join our established multi professional team at Enfield Memory Service (EMS), based at the Warwick Centre, Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield EN2 8JL.
The service provides memory assessment and diagnostic services for the local population of Enfield. The post holder with work with a team of nurses, junior and senior doctors, and allied healthcare professionals. The service receives approximately 70 referrals per month. All referrals are received via the CMHT for Older People following their weekly referrals meeting.
The service offers comprehensive assessment, and a range of interventions post diagnostically depending on the outcome of assessment and diagnosis. These include pharmacological interventions as per NICE guidelines, psycho-educational group work including cognitive stimulation therapy (CST), Admiral Nurse input and support and Memory Navigation support from Age UK.
The service works closely with families and carers to offer information and support, including post diagnostic carers groups. EMS is accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrist's Memory Services National Accreditation Programme (MSNAP). There is currently a 1:32 on-call rota covering general adult psychiatry and old age psychiatry which covers the 3 boroughs of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
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
- To assess and manage people with cognitive disorders in Enfield Memory Service.
- To provide clinical and professional leadership in the service.
- To promote the management of psychiatric patients by non-medical staff.
- To support non-medical colleagues in working independently.
- To take part in management activities related to the post or the wider service within which it is embedded.
- To comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. MHA (1983) and MCA (2005).
- To commit to ensuring fair access to services for all.
- To comply with procedures on reporting concerns about professional conduct or competence of medical or other colleagues
- The consultant is responsible within the multi-disciplinary team for the assessment and management of people with cognitive problems in Enfield Memory Service.
- A willingness to be flexible in altering the timetable according to service developments
- Communication with the Enfield Social Services Department and adherence to local Safeguarding protocols
- Involvement in providing leadership and management to the service.
- Maintaining good relations with general practitioners and other stakeholders, e.g. Social Services Departments and Clinical Commissioning Groups.
- The role within the memory service sits adjacent to the Community Mental Health Service for Older people, which the post holder will be expected to liaise with where patients require more intensive support due to risk concerns. There is a pathway mapped for moving patients between CMHT for older people and memory service.
- There may be instances where liaison with the Psychiatric liaison teams in the local acute hospitals is required, to ensure the patients receive consistent care and also with the mental health for older peoples wards if a memory service patient is subsequently admitted to hospital
- Supervision of junior medical staff
- A full role in the wider academic activities of the Trust for example, attendance and participation in academic meetings, journal clubs, etc.
- Opportunities exist to deliver training to undergraduate students, core trainees and higher trainees in the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assess and manage people with cognitive disorders in Enfield Memory Service.
- To provide clinical and professional leadership in the service.
- To promote the management of psychiatric patients by non-medical staff.
- To support non-medical colleagues in working independently.
- To take part in management activities related to the post or the wider service within which it is embedded.
- To comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. MHA (1983) and MCA (2005).
- To commit to ensuring fair access to services for all.
- To comply with procedures on reporting concerns about professional conduct or competence of medical or other colleagues
- The consultant is responsible within the multi-disciplinary team for the assessment and management of people with cognitive problems in Enfield Memory Service.
- A willingness to be flexible in altering the timetable according to service developments
- Communication with the Enfield Social Services Department and adherence to local Safeguarding protocols
- Involvement in providing leadership and management to the service.
- Maintaining good relations with general practitioners and other stakeholders, e.g. Social Services Departments and Clinical Commissioning Groups.
- The role within the memory service sits adjacent to the Community Mental Health Service for Older people, which the post holder will be expected to liaise with where patients require more intensive support due to risk concerns. There is a pathway mapped for moving patients between CMHT for older people and memory service.
- There may be instances where liaison with the Psychiatric liaison teams in the local acute hospitals is required, to ensure the patients receive consistent care and also with the mental health for older peoples wards if a memory service patient is subsequently admitted to hospital
- Supervision of junior medical staff
- A full role in the wider academic activities of the Trust for example, attendance and participation in academic meetings, journal clubs, etc.
- Opportunities exist to deliver training to undergraduate students, core trainees and higher trainees in the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- On the GMC Specialist Register for old age psychiatry or within six months of obtaining a CCT
- Training and clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis and management of older adults with cognitive impairment and mental illness. Also knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding procedures.
- Full GMC Registration
- Excellent clinical skills with experience of outpatient psychiatrist assessments
- Section 12 Approved and an Approved Clinician
- Registered for the Continuing Professional Development Programme in the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Membership of a Medical Defence Union
- Clinical supervision skills training
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- Additional degree or equivalent
- Experience in teaching with ability to use a wide range of teaching techniques and audio-visual aids
- Research Experience
Management & 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 & Skills
Essential
- Experience in data gathering and management
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and internet
Desirable
- Familiarity with Rio electronic notes
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- On the GMC Specialist Register for old age psychiatry or within six months of obtaining a CCT
- Training and clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis and management of older adults with cognitive impairment and mental illness. Also knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding procedures.
- Full GMC Registration
- Excellent clinical skills with experience of outpatient psychiatrist assessments
- Section 12 Approved and an Approved Clinician
- Registered for the Continuing Professional Development Programme in the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Membership of a Medical Defence Union
- Clinical supervision skills training
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- Additional degree or equivalent
- Experience in teaching with ability to use a wide range of teaching techniques and audio-visual aids
- Research Experience
Management & 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 & Skills
Essential
- Experience in data gathering and management
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and internet
Desirable
- Familiarity with Rio electronic notes
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
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).
