Job summary
Job descriptions is pending approval from Royal College.
This is an established post - Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry , Based at Moorside Ward at John Elliott, Birch Hill Hospital , Rochdale.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will be the responsible specialist for patients.
This post holder will have regular supervision from the Consultant.
There will be a contribution to be made in terms of leadership and support of development of the service.
Moorside ward has 18 beds, full refurbishment work completed in October 2021.
The post holder is expected to help the consultant in leading care planning in a multidisciplinary setting (which includes a pharmacist) and arranging assessment and evidence-based treatment on Moorside ward at Birch Hill Hospital.
Multidisciplinary working and provision of support and supervision to junior medical, and ward staff.
It is essential that the post holder works closely with the colleagues from various teams including community mental health teams, Early intervention Psychosis team, Home treatment team to provide comprehensive care to the inpatients under their care, and share knowledge and skills promoting recovery and facilitating patients safe discharge to the community.
The post holder will be expected to continue good reciprocal relationships with Acute Hospital staff, Commissioners, GPs, Social Services, Voluntary Sector etc. to promote quality of care and Mental Health Act implementation.
Birch Hill Hospital has dedicated Mental Health Act Office staff with administrative support. The Trust has a Mental Health Act Lead and an active Mental Health Act Forum which ensures clinical governance.
About us
Rochdale hosts a thriving training and research environment. The total complement of Consultants in Rochdale is now 15 WTE (7 Working-Age; 4 Old Age( two full time and 2 part time ) 2 CAMHS; 1 Learning Disability, 1 Early Intervention)
The current model in Working Age is based on an inpatient/outpatient model. There are 3 Community Consultants (3 sectors), each covering outpatients only, and 2 Inpatient Consultants with a Full-time consultant cover for the EIT, full time consultant covering HTT/Access team .
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Section 12 approval or willingness to seek approval
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent MSc
- Registered as completed Higher Training with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Progress towards additional Post Graduate Degree, such as Msc or MD
Skills /Knowlegde
Essential
- Good Interpersonal and team working skills
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of relevant requirements and legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach etc
Desirable
- An additional area of relevant special interest
- Actively involved in continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years in Psychiatry at CT, ST or Staff Grade level at least 2 years of these should be in general adult psychiatry
- Experience relevant to modern community orientated adult psychiatry.
- Experience of teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience of management.
- Experience of service development and planning.
- Experience of Forensic or Intensive Care services
- Worked for a total of 10years since primary qualification (which is acceptable by GMC for full/limited or temporary registration)
Motivation and attitude
Essential
- Flexible and able to adapt.
- Enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the running of the department in a forward-thinking can-do attitude.
Desirable
- Demonstrated initiative and innovation
- Further personal professional development
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Section 12 approval or willingness to seek approval
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent MSc
- Registered as completed Higher Training with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Progress towards additional Post Graduate Degree, such as Msc or MD
Skills /Knowlegde
Essential
- Good Interpersonal and team working skills
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of relevant requirements and legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach etc
Desirable
- An additional area of relevant special interest
- Actively involved in continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years in Psychiatry at CT, ST or Staff Grade level at least 2 years of these should be in general adult psychiatry
- Experience relevant to modern community orientated adult psychiatry.
- Experience of teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience of management.
- Experience of service development and planning.
- Experience of Forensic or Intensive Care services
- Worked for a total of 10years since primary qualification (which is acceptable by GMC for full/limited or temporary registration)
Motivation and attitude
Essential
- Flexible and able to adapt.
- Enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the running of the department in a forward-thinking can-do attitude.
Desirable
- Demonstrated initiative and innovation
- Further personal professional development
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).
