Job summary
Surrey and Borders Partnership
NHS Foundation Trust is a General Medical Council (GMC) Sponsor employer.
This
opportunity is open to UK based and International Consultants.
The
Deacon and ISS teams is a novel acute service pathway team that was designed to
prevent admission to hospital and support people with learning disability in
their own home. It was designed in 2016 on the principles of transforming care
and to facilitate individuals independence in the community. This role will
work across both linked teams.
The
Deacon unit is a 7 bedded inpatient unit for acute assessment and treatment for
people with Intellectual Disability and Mental Health issues. The Intensive
Support Service (ISS) team work to maintain individuals in the community and
prevent admission. The team was first established in (add) and since then has
led to a significant reduction in inpatient admissions.
Our offer
- NHS Consultant Grade £88,364 - £119,113/annum
+ £149 fringe + on-call payments
- GMC Sponsorship
- £15,000 recruitment premia over 3 years
- Relocation allowance: up to £8,000*subject to
policy
- Sponsorship for international candidates: up
to £3,199
- Up to £2000/year CPD allowance *subject to policy
requirements
- NHS Pension: employers contribution14.38% from
day one
- Subsidised nursery places
- Car Scheme: tax saving up to £6,000
- Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership
- Generous annual leave
There is a on call rota of between 1:6-1:8 dependent on the number of permanent consultants.
Main duties of the job
The ISS
role will work with CTPLD local consultant and the Transforming care group to
identify and prevent admission of cases. The county wide role will work with
others in the team to support the individual in their home. Working
collaboratively, prevention of admission
is the primary outcome. The role will work in conjunction with community teams
to facilitate and agree an acute care management plan to prevent admission in
times of crisis.
The
Deacon role will involve taking medical leadership for the team alongside the
Service manager, Team manager, Senior Psychologist and Senior Nurse. These
individuals make up the senior management team of both Deacon and ISS. The
consultant in the post has responsible clinician status for the unit and will
work alongside the management team to diagnose, formulate care plans, treat and
facilitate discharge individuals passing through the unit.
The trust
has a commitment to CPD and professional improvement. Subject to experience the
individual will be encouraged to participate in management, leadership,
research and service development. Specialist interest will also be encouraged.
Key new
developments include:
The implementation of the Care Pathways
which focusses on providing specific interventions by cluster for the
persons recovery journey.
The implementation of GPiMHS a newly funded
service which provides a mental health service in primary care for those
persons who do not require or meet the threshold of secondary care.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading
provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental
ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We
also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in
Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively
seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the
mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and
voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use
services and carers.
Surrey is a
beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the
South Coast.
Our historic
market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and
our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy
reach.
For
international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Working from home
contracts do not attract high cost area payments.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide medical and psychiatric leadership to the Deacon unit and ISS Team for
the south west locality.
To
provide a specialist psychiatric service for inpatient and with the ISS
community assessment and treatment
for
adults with a learning disability residing in Surrey.
To
undertake visits to homes to prevent admission to hospital as part of ISS role
To
act as the responsible clinician for detained patients within the deacon unit
and perform any tasks
consistent
with that role.
To
attend relevant team meetings within the Deacon unit, to participate as a full
member of the service and
contribute
to multidisciplinary and multi-agency assessment and care-planning, and also
participate in team
activities
and the further development of the service.
To
provide consultation and support to all members of the Team, Service Manager,
Voluntary and Private
Organisations,
Day and Residential Services, Carers, Care Staff and relatives as required.
To
offer advice and consultation to medical colleagues, including psychiatrists,
other medical specialists and
GPs, regarding the psychiatry of Learning Disability.
Please see attached Job descrption for a full list of responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide medical and psychiatric leadership to the Deacon unit and ISS Team for
the south west locality.
To
provide a specialist psychiatric service for inpatient and with the ISS
community assessment and treatment
for
adults with a learning disability residing in Surrey.
To
undertake visits to homes to prevent admission to hospital as part of ISS role
To
act as the responsible clinician for detained patients within the deacon unit
and perform any tasks
consistent
with that role.
To
attend relevant team meetings within the Deacon unit, to participate as a full
member of the service and
contribute
to multidisciplinary and multi-agency assessment and care-planning, and also
participate in team
activities
and the further development of the service.
To
provide consultation and support to all members of the Team, Service Manager,
Voluntary and Private
Organisations,
Day and Residential Services, Carers, Care Staff and relatives as required.
To
offer advice and consultation to medical colleagues, including psychiatrists,
other medical specialists and
GPs, regarding the psychiatry of Learning Disability.
Please see attached Job descrption for a full list of responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised basic Medical Degree, MRCPsych or equivalent
- Full Medical Registration with a Licence to Practice
- Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in appropriate specialty (or within 6 months at time of Interview/Assessment) or equivalent
- Approved Clinician Status and approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
- Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD,PhD, MSc or other additional clinical
- qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a variety of patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of care settings including community, inpatient and specialist teams.
- Evidence of active participation in Continuous Professional Development
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement and experience
- Knowledge of UK psychiatric provision
Desirable
- Experience in UK Psychiatric settings
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high quality care.
- Skills in managing time and prioritising clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance as a consultant and reflect on development needs
- Skills and sensitivity in being able to negotiate with patients, relatives and other professionals where opinions differ
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievementsthat demonstrate leadership skills
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise published research
- Experience of carrying out a range of audit projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant
- Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.
- Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in Next Stage Review (High Quality Care for All)
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Understanding of principles of teaching and learning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised basic Medical Degree, MRCPsych or equivalent
- Full Medical Registration with a Licence to Practice
- Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in appropriate specialty (or within 6 months at time of Interview/Assessment) or equivalent
- Approved Clinician Status and approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
- Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD,PhD, MSc or other additional clinical
- qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a variety of patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of care settings including community, inpatient and specialist teams.
- Evidence of active participation in Continuous Professional Development
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement and experience
- Knowledge of UK psychiatric provision
Desirable
- Experience in UK Psychiatric settings
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high quality care.
- Skills in managing time and prioritising clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance as a consultant and reflect on development needs
- Skills and sensitivity in being able to negotiate with patients, relatives and other professionals where opinions differ
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievementsthat demonstrate leadership skills
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise published research
- Experience of carrying out a range of audit projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant
- Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.
- Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in Next Stage Review (High Quality Care for All)
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Understanding of principles of teaching and learning
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).
