Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time 10 PA Consultant
Psychiatrist in Working Age Adult at our well-established Runnymede and
Spelthorne Community Mental Health Recovery Service.The post is based at Unither House, Curfew
Bell Road, Chertsey, KT16 9FG.
The CMHRS
provides community care following the Care Pathways underpinned by the
principles of clinically focused risk management. The goals are of clinical
progression within a recovery framework. This is a well-resourced team &
you will work closely with the other 2 Consultants, Service Manager, Clinical
Leads, Psychologists, CPNs, Occupational Therapists and trainee doctors with
an admin support team.
Research, study, audit and quality
improvement are strongly advocated and SABP actively support your involvement.There is also access to
the weekly trust wide academic programme.
The post requires candidates to have Full GMC
Registration with License to Practice in the UK, MRCPsych (or equivalent),
Section 12 Approval and AC status.
The Covid-19 pandemic has
been challenging but has helped us to understand that we can deliver effective
services in new ways. Smart technology provides new flexibility in how we
communicate with patients, carers and colleagues
Main duties of the job
- The post holder
will be responsible for delivering consultant psychiatric input to patients
referred to and accepted for treatment by the CMHRS in line with the agreed
criteria and commissioned care pathways, including assessment and treatment.
- They will also provide clinical leadership to the CMHRS and to act as a
consultant/advisor to the team in line with models of practice recognised under
New Ways of Working particularly with respect to patients whose mental health
needs are complex and carry high risk.
- They will personally deliver outpatient
clinics each week and develop, alongside other colleagues in the team,
effective liaison with partner organisations and other local agencies.
- Development of a collaborative approach to team working with the other
consultants in the service is essential.
- They will be expected to consider all safe community treatment options
with the multi-disciplinary team for treatment prior to referring patients to
the 24/7 services.
- The post holder is
expected to be involved in the strategic development of the service and to
participate in operational and business planning within the CMHRS alongside
senior team colleagues.
- There are opportunities for clinical leadership at the
local primary care interface meetings attended by local CMHRS consultant
colleagues and GP mental health leads.
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 clinical leadership
to the team working in conjunction with the Team Manager
To provide effective cover to
the CMHRS during working hours on days worked for emergency and routine work,
including decisions regarding new referrals that arrive daily
To provide assessments on new
referrals, formulate diagnoses and treatment plans in consultation with the
Team and inputs for other MDT members
The Trust encourages mentoring
arrangements to be established where appropriate and particularly for new
consultants. There are several experienced medical mentors in the Trust and
access to this network can be activated following discussion with the medical
manager initially
Undertake audit activities to
develop the quality of service provided by the team supported by the Trusts
Clinical Audit Department and the identification of Supporting Professional
Activity in their job plan. The Trust is committed to participate in several
national audit programmes including POMH-UK and regular audits to support CQUIN
activity including cardio-metabolic assessment and intervention.
To achieve and demonstrate
agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed
timescales. To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager
which are commensurate with the role, including project work and absence cover.
To contribute to the healthy
and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and
Trust policies.
To contribute to the prevention
and control of health care associated infection by adhering to Trust policies
and guidelines.
Surrey & Borders
Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to valuing and promoting
diversity in employment, service delivery practices and its general
environment. An expectation of all
leadership posts is that everyone will take responsibility for promoting open,
inclusive and accessible service provision, staff development and a culture
that values and respects difference.
To participate in CPA Care
Planning
To provide ongoing clinical
care for complex patients
To liaise effectively with
other teams including HTT/in-patient services, Eating Disorder Service, Early
Intervention in Psychosis Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical leadership
to the team working in conjunction with the Team Manager
To provide effective cover to
the CMHRS during working hours on days worked for emergency and routine work,
including decisions regarding new referrals that arrive daily
To provide assessments on new
referrals, formulate diagnoses and treatment plans in consultation with the
Team and inputs for other MDT members
The Trust encourages mentoring
arrangements to be established where appropriate and particularly for new
consultants. There are several experienced medical mentors in the Trust and
access to this network can be activated following discussion with the medical
manager initially
Undertake audit activities to
develop the quality of service provided by the team supported by the Trusts
Clinical Audit Department and the identification of Supporting Professional
Activity in their job plan. The Trust is committed to participate in several
national audit programmes including POMH-UK and regular audits to support CQUIN
activity including cardio-metabolic assessment and intervention.
To achieve and demonstrate
agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed
timescales. To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager
which are commensurate with the role, including project work and absence cover.
To contribute to the healthy
and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and
Trust policies.
To contribute to the prevention
and control of health care associated infection by adhering to Trust policies
and guidelines.
Surrey & Borders
Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to valuing and promoting
diversity in employment, service delivery practices and its general
environment. An expectation of all
leadership posts is that everyone will take responsibility for promoting open,
inclusive and accessible service provision, staff development and a culture
that values and respects difference.
To participate in CPA Care
Planning
To provide ongoing clinical
care for complex patients
To liaise effectively with
other teams including HTT/in-patient services, Eating Disorder Service, Early
Intervention in Psychosis Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
- Full medical registration with a license 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
- MRCPsych or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
- Full medical registration with a license 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
- MRCPsych or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
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).
