Job summary
The post offered is that of Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry (10PA), working in the Barnet West Core Community Team. The team is aligned to the Primary Care GP Locality in the West of the Borough. The post holder will share consultant lead responsibilities with one part-time substantive consultant in the service, ensuring high quality, patient-centered, effective and safe care is delivered by the team. This post will have responsibility for adults with complex mental health presentations. The West Team is one of three adult core community teams (previously known as locality teams) within Barnet (North, South and West).
The service is for adults who are aged 18-65 and are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties and who may also have complex needs that would be best met by secondary mental health services. This includes individuals experiencing the following conditions: schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, severe depression, anxiety, personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
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 post holder will have consultant and RC responsibility for a defined caseload of service users under the care of the Barnet West Core Community Mental Health Team.
The post holder will provide assessment of new patients and clinical supervision of assessments carried out by other team members; making formulations using a biopsychosocial model. Ensuring evidence-based practice that is patient centered in recovery principles.
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 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).
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 will have consultant and RC responsibility for a defined caseload of service users under the care of the Barnet West Locality Community Mental Health Team.
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 Trusts vision, values and objectives are core responsibilities.
The consultant psychiatrist is expected to establish good working relationships with the GPs in the West Locality catchment area.
Medical staff of the West 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.
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 team is expected to actively manage their caseload; to facilitate recovery enabling patients to return to Primary Care once they are able, and to respond to new patients as they are referred.
Staff in the Locality Teams remain closely involved in the management of their clients during periods within the Acute Care Service with a view to actively facilitating discharge from in-patient care and the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team without delay.
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.
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).
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.
The post-holder is expected to report concerns about professional conduct or competence of medical or other colleagues.
The post-holder is expected to demonstrate willingness to be flexible in altering the timetable according to service needs and to be actively involved in providing leadership and management to the service. Ensuring fair access to services for all is part of this remit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have consultant and RC responsibility for a defined caseload of service users under the care of the Barnet West Locality Community Mental Health Team.
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 Trusts vision, values and objectives are core responsibilities.
The consultant psychiatrist is expected to establish good working relationships with the GPs in the West Locality catchment area.
Medical staff of the West 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.
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 team is expected to actively manage their caseload; to facilitate recovery enabling patients to return to Primary Care once they are able, and to respond to new patients as they are referred.
Staff in the Locality Teams remain closely involved in the management of their clients during periods within the Acute Care Service with a view to actively facilitating discharge from in-patient care and the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team without delay.
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.
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).
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.
The post-holder is expected to report concerns about professional conduct or competence of medical or other colleagues.
The post-holder is expected to demonstrate willingness to be flexible in altering the timetable according to service needs and to be actively involved in providing leadership and management to the service. Ensuring fair access to services for all is part of this remit.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and a license to practice
- Within six months of obtaining a CCT in general adult psychiatry or on the GMC Specialist Register
- Section 12 (2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as Responsible Clinician
- Registered for the Continuing Professional Development Programme in the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Membership of a Medical Defence Union
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Additional degree or equivalent
- Clinical supervision skills training
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- Research experience
Management & Audit
Essential
- Experience of medical audit / Quality Improvement projects
- Management skills
Desirable
- Postgraduate management qualification
- Understanding of contracting, finance and activity monitoring
Service Development
Essential
- Demonstrable record of clinical leadership
- Negotiation skills
- Understanding of equal opportunities and appropriate training
Desirable
- oExperience in developing a service component
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 RiO electronic notes
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
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and a license to practice
- Within six months of obtaining a CCT in general adult psychiatry or on the GMC Specialist Register
- Section 12 (2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as Responsible Clinician
- Registered for the Continuing Professional Development Programme in the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Membership of a Medical Defence Union
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Additional degree or equivalent
- Clinical supervision skills training
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- Research experience
Management & Audit
Essential
- Experience of medical audit / Quality Improvement projects
- Management skills
Desirable
- Postgraduate management qualification
- Understanding of contracting, finance and activity monitoring
Service Development
Essential
- Demonstrable record of clinical leadership
- Negotiation skills
- Understanding of equal opportunities and appropriate training
Desirable
- oExperience in developing a service component
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 RiO electronic notes
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
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
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).
