Job summary
Horton Rehabilitation services, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust are seeking two dynamic and enthusiastic Specialty Doctors to join our specialist inpatient rehabilitation services (1 WTE and 0.5 WTE). The successful candidates will be passionate about delivering high quality care to people suffering from severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide in-patient care for the patients admitted to the Horton Rehabilitation Services under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist. The post is for Westfield House (Managed Access Unit)
In addition, the post holder will have the opportunity to undertake assessments, in conjunction with nursing or other members of the multi-disciplinary team, of those referred to the service. This will include providing support and advice to referring services should admission not be required. This post is part of a fully integrated multi- disciplinary team as well as support and administrative services.
About us
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond.We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. You can become a member by visiting our website.
The Horton Rehabilitation Service is based in Epsom, Surrey and is well connected to London via the Victoria or Waterloo railway lines. Horton Rehabilitation Service provides a stepped care model of inpatient rehabilitation care for CNWL NHS Foundation trust and comprises of the following typology:
- Ascot Villa- 15 beds; mixed sex - High Dependency Unit Rehabilitation
- Birch Villa- 15 beds; male - High Dependency Unit Rehabilitation
- Westfield House- 25 beds - mixed sex; High Dependency Unit Rehabilitation
- Community Inpatient Rehabilitation model - Open 16 beds mixed sex;
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Detailed clerking, history taking and initiation of all necessary investigations and assessments for inpatients.
- The assessment and initial treatment of new admissions, performing physical examinations and the organisation of clinically indicated physical investigations.
- The ongoing assessment and management of inpatients, including contributing to multidisciplinary reviews by presenting updated clinical information on patients and documenting the multidisciplinary discussion.
- Establishing, initiating and evaluating treatment plans and risk assessments in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist.
- Attending multidisciplinary team meetings, CPA meetings, and Professionals meetings as an active member of MDT
- Interviewing relatives and informal carers of patients as required.
- Undertaking the relevant referrals to other disciplines and services both within the multi-disciplinary team as well as to services and resources external to the service
- Observation of Trust, and local policies and procedures; including those related to medicines management and physical healthcare.
- Preparation and presentation of medico-legal reports, including those for Managers Hearings and Mental Health Review Tribunals for in-patients.
- Involve in Mental Heath Act assessments and make recommendations for detention as appropriate
- The post holder will be expected to assess in conjunction with nursing, or other relevant personnel, those referred to the service.
- The post holder will complete full risk assessments of all in-patients in conjunction with the MDT.
- To participate in the patient administration information system of the Service (System1) with the multi-disciplinary team
- To take accountability for physical health monitoring of the patients and to liaise as and when required with the visiting GP and General Hospital / specialist secondary services
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Detailed clerking, history taking and initiation of all necessary investigations and assessments for inpatients.
- The assessment and initial treatment of new admissions, performing physical examinations and the organisation of clinically indicated physical investigations.
- The ongoing assessment and management of inpatients, including contributing to multidisciplinary reviews by presenting updated clinical information on patients and documenting the multidisciplinary discussion.
- Establishing, initiating and evaluating treatment plans and risk assessments in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist.
- Attending multidisciplinary team meetings, CPA meetings, and Professionals meetings as an active member of MDT
- Interviewing relatives and informal carers of patients as required.
- Undertaking the relevant referrals to other disciplines and services both within the multi-disciplinary team as well as to services and resources external to the service
- Observation of Trust, and local policies and procedures; including those related to medicines management and physical healthcare.
- Preparation and presentation of medico-legal reports, including those for Managers Hearings and Mental Health Review Tribunals for in-patients.
- Involve in Mental Heath Act assessments and make recommendations for detention as appropriate
- The post holder will be expected to assess in conjunction with nursing, or other relevant personnel, those referred to the service.
- The post holder will complete full risk assessments of all in-patients in conjunction with the MDT.
- To participate in the patient administration information system of the Service (System1) with the multi-disciplinary team
- To take accountability for physical health monitoring of the patients and to liaise as and when required with the visiting GP and General Hospital / specialist secondary services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent overseas)
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- MRCPsych Part 1 or Part 2 (or equivalent).
- Section 12 Approval
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 3 years full time Post-Graduate medical training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term trainee (or equivalent experience and competencies).
Desirable
- Previous Experience in a mental health rehabilitation or Secure Setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communications skills Able to communicate clearly both in written and spoken English
- Demonstrates sound knowledge and skill set with the ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Demonstrates ability in basic skills i.e. history taking, examination (mental & physical) and the utilisation of external sources of information in order to develop care and treatment plans to meet patient needs.
- Capacity to utilise a range of approaches to solving problems and making decisions
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit and research within psychiatry and their application to clinical practice
- Able to work cooperatively as part of a team and build and maintain successful working relationships with staff in a variety of different roles.
- Ability to recognise and manage own stress utilising the resources available.
- Able to work in an efficient, systematic and flexible manner
- Able to deal with difficult situations and to address them in a responsible and professional manner.
- Understanding of the complex nature of patient confidentiality
- Able to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- Understanding and experience of the use of Rapid Tranquilisation and the management of Psychiatric emergencies
Desirable
- Good Keyboard skills
- Knowledge and previous use of the Quality Improvement model.
Other
Essential
- Sickness or attendance record that is acceptable to the Trust, to be checked at interview
- Declared medically fit by Occupational Health Department to perform the duties of the post.
- The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job
- Must be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent overseas)
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- MRCPsych Part 1 or Part 2 (or equivalent).
- Section 12 Approval
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 3 years full time Post-Graduate medical training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term trainee (or equivalent experience and competencies).
Desirable
- Previous Experience in a mental health rehabilitation or Secure Setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communications skills Able to communicate clearly both in written and spoken English
- Demonstrates sound knowledge and skill set with the ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Demonstrates ability in basic skills i.e. history taking, examination (mental & physical) and the utilisation of external sources of information in order to develop care and treatment plans to meet patient needs.
- Capacity to utilise a range of approaches to solving problems and making decisions
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit and research within psychiatry and their application to clinical practice
- Able to work cooperatively as part of a team and build and maintain successful working relationships with staff in a variety of different roles.
- Ability to recognise and manage own stress utilising the resources available.
- Able to work in an efficient, systematic and flexible manner
- Able to deal with difficult situations and to address them in a responsible and professional manner.
- Understanding of the complex nature of patient confidentiality
- Able to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- Understanding and experience of the use of Rapid Tranquilisation and the management of Psychiatric emergencies
Desirable
- Good Keyboard skills
- Knowledge and previous use of the Quality Improvement model.
Other
Essential
- Sickness or attendance record that is acceptable to the Trust, to be checked at interview
- Declared medically fit by Occupational Health Department to perform the duties of the post.
- The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job
- Must be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
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).
