Job summary
We are currently looking for a permanent full time General Adult Consultant PsychiatristInpatient Service - Female Ward
Full time: 40 Hours per week (10 PAs) + on call supplement
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to provide high quality care to patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions, ensuring that assessment of interventions are provided in a sensitive, accessible and culturally appropriate way.
Main duties of the job
Management of patients in the 18 beds, ward rounds and reviews/tribunals and work related to the Mental Health ActManagement of complex cases
Clinical leadership of the team
Providing a role in assessment of referrals/admissions
Care planning and treatment formulation
Providing guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectivenessLiaising and collaborating with other services/agencies
Implementing the Mental Health ActMulti-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working
About us
Being part of a large and diverse London based Trust enables clinicians to access alternative learning and experience opportunities.
The post is based on the hospital campus at Milton Keynes University Hospital and there is office space and administration support for this post. There is a large faculty of consultants across mental health and a comprehensive program of professional development to which the successful candidate will have access. A personal budget for CPD is allocated to each consultant annually. There is also access to apply for CEA awards.
As a new consultant in the team you will be offered a place on the Management and Leadership Course run by the Trust, in conjunction with Imperial College. The Trust also has a partnership with the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI), giving you the opportunity to gain knowledge in improvement science and enhance your skills and confidence to understand healthcare systems and successfully implement change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is based within Willow ward; the female ward. A significant proportion of admissions are for patients who have a personality disorder. The team, led by the Consultant, offers a comprehensive assessment and treatment package of person-centered care to all patients. Ward rounds take place three times per week to allow for care plans to be monitored and close collaboration with patients, families and carers focusing on recovery. The team work towards facilitating timely discharge from hospital by working closely with colleagues in the crisis and community services.
The post holder will work in collaboration with the matron, ward manager, nurses and other members of the MDT to constantly ensure high quality care is delivered. Daily Safety Huddles and Weekly Bed Management meetings are core elements of this role to ensure the flow of patients is good and the provision of care is safe and effective. The Consultant will lead on quality improvement initiatives and work with the team to implement new ways of working to benefit the patient.Willow ward has approximately 200 admissions per year and the average length of stay is around 55 days
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is based within Willow ward; the female ward. A significant proportion of admissions are for patients who have a personality disorder. The team, led by the Consultant, offers a comprehensive assessment and treatment package of person-centered care to all patients. Ward rounds take place three times per week to allow for care plans to be monitored and close collaboration with patients, families and carers focusing on recovery. The team work towards facilitating timely discharge from hospital by working closely with colleagues in the crisis and community services.
The post holder will work in collaboration with the matron, ward manager, nurses and other members of the MDT to constantly ensure high quality care is delivered. Daily Safety Huddles and Weekly Bed Management meetings are core elements of this role to ensure the flow of patients is good and the provision of care is safe and effective. The Consultant will lead on quality improvement initiatives and work with the team to implement new ways of working to benefit the patient.Willow ward has approximately 200 admissions per year and the average length of stay is around 55 days
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- ?Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- CCT accreditation in either CAMHS or Learning Disabilities or within six months of achieving CCT
- ?Additional clinical qualifications.
Eligibility
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
- ?Approved under S12
Desirable
- ?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 & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- ?Excellent knowledge in acute care with an interest in working with females presenting with complex mental health disorders
- ?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
- ?Excellent leadership and multi-disciplinary working skills
- ?Experience of using quality improvement methodology and service development
Desirable
- ?Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- ?Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- ?Participated in continuous professional development
- ?Participated in research or service evaluation.
- ?Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- ?Has actively participated in clinical audit.
- ?Supervisory and management experience.
Desirable
- ?Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- ?Reflected 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- ?Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- CCT accreditation in either CAMHS or Learning Disabilities or within six months of achieving CCT
- ?Additional clinical qualifications.
Eligibility
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
- ?Approved under S12
Desirable
- ?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 & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- ?Excellent knowledge in acute care with an interest in working with females presenting with complex mental health disorders
- ?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
- ?Excellent leadership and multi-disciplinary working skills
- ?Experience of using quality improvement methodology and service development
Desirable
- ?Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- ?Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- ?Participated in continuous professional development
- ?Participated in research or service evaluation.
- ?Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- ?Has actively participated in clinical audit.
- ?Supervisory and management experience.
Desirable
- ?Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- ?Reflected 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.
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).
