Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Trent & Thames Ward

Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

The post offered is that of a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry (6PA), to cover 9 beds across two wards at the Dennis Scott Unit. 4 beds on Thames Ward and 5 beds on Trent Ward. Both wards are mixed gender adult psychiatric wards located within the Dennis Scott Unit, Edgware Community Hospital. Thames ward is a 20-bedded. Trent ward is 21-bedded. The remaining 16 patients on each ward are allocated to responsible clinicians on their ward.

Admissions are mainly from the Place of Safety, Accident and Emergency Departments, medical wards within General Hospitals, police custody and the community. Patients admitted to the wards informally are subject to a "gate-keeping" assessment by the Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team. In addition, the wards accept stepdown patients from the PICU located at Chase Farm Hospital.

The main purpose of the wards is to ensure the comprehensive, timely and efficient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of all patients with a clear focus on achieving a safe return to treatment in the least-restrictive setting back in the community as quickly as possible. This involves the proactive anticipation, evaluation, and resolution of all potential impediments to early discharge of the patient.

This is an exciting time to join the Trust as there are many opportunities to contribute to the organisations' development and contribute to service redesign.

Main duties of the job

A more detailed job description is attached. There is support for newly appointed consultants in the StartWell group. As part of this the post holder will have the opportunity of having a more senior consultant as a mentor.

The role of the Consultant is to be the clinical lead of the team and to ensure high quality, patient-centred, effective, safe and efficient care is delivered by the team.

To lead the morning ward meeting (Flow meeting) with the ward manager.

To ensure the timely assessment and treatment of patients admitted to the ward.

To hold responsible clinician responsibilities with attendance at and report writing for Mental Health Tribunals and Manager Hearings.

To facilitate access to a range of community orientated services through liaison with community consultants and teams.

To liaise closely with the relevant Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams and crisis houses to facilitate early discharge of patients back into the community.

To liaise effectively with other Trust services and external partner agencies in the best interests of patients.

To promote mental health and independence for all.

To provide clinical and professional leadership in the service.

To support Quality Improvement Projects/Audits on annual basis

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.

Date posted

07 December 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

306-BEH-1482-A

Job locations

Trent Ward & Thames Ward,

Dennis Scott Unit, Edgware Community Hospital

London

HA8 0AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to provide clinical leadership for the mixed gender ward. The post-holder will be expected:

To manage 9 adult inpatients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses, many of whom will be detained under a section of the Mental Health Act (MHA)
To conduct assessments, request investigations and contribute to formulation of acutely unwell psychiatric inpatients
To formulate treatment plans and oversee implementation and evaluation of these treatment plans
To contribute to management of patient flow with a view to manage bed capacity effectively and avoid or flag up potential delayed transfers of care
To comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures
To complete relevant paperwork, including maintaining the electronic record and participating in routine outcome monitoring of clinical work
To teach and supervise medical staff and other professionals in all aspects of psychiatric care
To participate in the trust-wide day-time consultant psychiatrist second on-call Rota for Health Based Place of Safety situated at Chase Farm Hospital (1:32) and the trust wide on call rota (see section 20, below).
To participate in the daily MDT Meeting and other regular ward or team meetings including staff supervision. To undertake other duties, as negotiated, that contribute to the good functioning of the clinical team.
To take part in weekly Barnet discharge planning meetings and other regular meetings around patient flow involving locality and system colleagues.
To provide clinical and professional leadership within the post and take part in management activities and governance processes related to the post or the wider service within which it is embedded.
As a senior clinician, to have an integral role in the performance of the team, further development of the service, and the development of the clinical pathways and priorities of the service.
To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed with the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures
To ensure that junior doctors working with them are compliant with the Working Time Directive
To comply with procedures whereby doctors report concerns about professional conduct or competence of medical or other colleagues
To comply with the principles of practice laid out by the General Medical Council and the Royal College of Psychiatrists
To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct
To demonstrate compliance with legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, Mental Capacity Act, The Children Act
To participate in annual appraisal for consultants
To participate annually in a job plan review with the relevant Clinical Director and Service Manager or Managing Director
To attend and participate in the academic program of the Trust, including lectures and seminars of the internal CPD program
To comply with the regulations of the Royal College of Psychiatrists on Continuing Medical Education (CPD)
To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients
To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department
To comply with confidentiality as advised by professional and Department of Health Guidelines
To comply with proper and safe discharge procedures for in-patients in line with relevant partnership and national guidelines
To comply with Trust procedures that involve users in their care
To comply with Trust procedures about responsibility to carers
To commit to ensuring that people from all ethnic groups have equitable access to appropriate services
To ensure successful multi-disciplinary working
To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management
To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the services and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services
To maintain good relationships with general practitioners, the CCG, Social Services, and voluntary sector organizations

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to provide clinical leadership for the mixed gender ward. The post-holder will be expected:

To manage 9 adult inpatients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses, many of whom will be detained under a section of the Mental Health Act (MHA)
To conduct assessments, request investigations and contribute to formulation of acutely unwell psychiatric inpatients
To formulate treatment plans and oversee implementation and evaluation of these treatment plans
To contribute to management of patient flow with a view to manage bed capacity effectively and avoid or flag up potential delayed transfers of care
To comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures
To complete relevant paperwork, including maintaining the electronic record and participating in routine outcome monitoring of clinical work
To teach and supervise medical staff and other professionals in all aspects of psychiatric care
To participate in the trust-wide day-time consultant psychiatrist second on-call Rota for Health Based Place of Safety situated at Chase Farm Hospital (1:32) and the trust wide on call rota (see section 20, below).
To participate in the daily MDT Meeting and other regular ward or team meetings including staff supervision. To undertake other duties, as negotiated, that contribute to the good functioning of the clinical team.
To take part in weekly Barnet discharge planning meetings and other regular meetings around patient flow involving locality and system colleagues.
To provide clinical and professional leadership within the post and take part in management activities and governance processes related to the post or the wider service within which it is embedded.
As a senior clinician, to have an integral role in the performance of the team, further development of the service, and the development of the clinical pathways and priorities of the service.
To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed with the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures
To ensure that junior doctors working with them are compliant with the Working Time Directive
To comply with procedures whereby doctors report concerns about professional conduct or competence of medical or other colleagues
To comply with the principles of practice laid out by the General Medical Council and the Royal College of Psychiatrists
To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct
To demonstrate compliance with legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, Mental Capacity Act, The Children Act
To participate in annual appraisal for consultants
To participate annually in a job plan review with the relevant Clinical Director and Service Manager or Managing Director
To attend and participate in the academic program of the Trust, including lectures and seminars of the internal CPD program
To comply with the regulations of the Royal College of Psychiatrists on Continuing Medical Education (CPD)
To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients
To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department
To comply with confidentiality as advised by professional and Department of Health Guidelines
To comply with proper and safe discharge procedures for in-patients in line with relevant partnership and national guidelines
To comply with Trust procedures that involve users in their care
To comply with Trust procedures about responsibility to carers
To commit to ensuring that people from all ethnic groups have equitable access to appropriate services
To ensure successful multi-disciplinary working
To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management
To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the services and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services
To maintain good relationships with general practitioners, the CCG, Social Services, and voluntary sector organizations

Person Specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

Essential

MBBS or equivalent qualification
Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment

Desirable

Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
Open Dialogue Training
Additional clinical qualification
In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

Excellent knowledge in specialty
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Previous inpatient ward experience

IT Experience and Skills

Essential

Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet

Desirable

Experience in data gathering and management

Academic Skills and lifelong learning

Essential

Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
Ability to work in and lead team
Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.
Participated in research or service evaluation.
Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
Has actively participated in clinical audit/quality improvement programmes.

Desirable

Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken
Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation
Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Person Specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

Essential

MBBS or equivalent qualification
Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment

Desirable

Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
Open Dialogue Training
Additional clinical qualification
In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

Excellent knowledge in specialty
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Previous inpatient ward experience

IT Experience and Skills

Essential

Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet

Desirable

Experience in data gathering and management

Academic Skills and lifelong learning

Essential

Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
Ability to work in and lead team
Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.
Participated in research or service evaluation.
Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
Has actively participated in clinical audit/quality improvement programmes.

Desirable

Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken
Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation
Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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