Job summary
Consultant in (TOPAS) 10 PAs
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to provide high quality care to patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions ensuring interventions are provided in a sensitive, accessible and culturally appropriate way.
This is a split post focusing on older people's mental health care in Milton Keynes. The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician based at The Older Peoples Assessment Service (TOPAS) which is a 15 bedded mixed sex hospital ward on the ground floor of a care home, located approximately 5 miles from the Milton Keynes Hospital Campus.
The post holder will offer sessional consultation and support to the Older Adult pathway of the Mental Health Hospital Liaison Team.
It is anticipated this will be an 8:2 split.
Being part of a large and diverse London based Trust enables clinicians to access alternative learning and experience opportunities.
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.
AAC will be held on 11/11/2024 PM
Main duties of the job
Assess and manage patients (including investigations and treatment) with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions including dementia and psychiatric functional illnesses, ensuring interventions are provided in a sensitive, accessible and culturally appropriate way.
Be well versed in current NICE and other widely accepted guidelines in order to provide the most appropriate interventions.
Provide all service users with psychiatric care, focusing on recovery where possible and in a way that optimizes their bio-psychosocial functioning and dignity.
Provide clinical leadership within the multi- disciplinary team.
Provide clinical advice and supervision to junior staff.Undertake assessments under the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS) as appropriate.
Undertake Mental Health Act work including the functions of a Responsible Clinician (RC) where required.
Provide consultation to liaison colleagues and if necessary undertake reviews for older adult patients requiring mental health review in hospital.Attend and take an active role in regular clinical and team meetings of both teams.
About us
The Trust is organised in to three Divisions: Jameson, Goodall and Diggory.Diggory Division is responsible for the delivery of Mental Health, Addictions and Community services in Milton Keynes, as well as Addictions services, Sexual Health/HIV and Health and Justice services in London and Surrey.
Diggory has an ethos of fair, collaborative, inclusive leadership. We expect everyone in our senior leadership team to be flexible in approach and supportive, whilst holding each other to account and providing challenge when needed.
As a Division we meet on a weekly basis with our services to support staff to deliver safe services and empower teams to promote staff wellbeing and have a learning and improvement culture.
This post attracts a generous annual leave entitlement, study leave, the NHS pension scheme and other financial benefits, such as Relocation package for up to 8K and a range of lifestyle benefits, such as staff discounts, discount on the purchase and the lease of new cars.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining the CCT and Approved Clinician Status.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining the CCT and Approved Clinician Status.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- 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 intention to complete within three months of employment
- Approved under S12
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Additional clinical qualifications
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in acute care of older people presenting with complex functional and mental health disorders
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Able to make decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others
- Expert knowledge and skills in assessing Capacity and making decisions related to care
- Experience of working with families and carers
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Excellent leadership and multi-disciplinary working skills
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
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit
- Supervisory and management experience
- Experience of using quality improvement methodology and service development
Desirable
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Led clinical audits leading to service change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- 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 intention to complete within three months of employment
- Approved under S12
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Additional clinical qualifications
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in acute care of older people presenting with complex functional and mental health disorders
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Able to make decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others
- Expert knowledge and skills in assessing Capacity and making decisions related to care
- Experience of working with families and carers
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Excellent leadership and multi-disciplinary working skills
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
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit
- Supervisory and management experience
- Experience of using quality improvement methodology and service development
Desirable
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- 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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Older People’s Assessment Service (TOPAS)
Waterhall Care Centre
Milton Keynes
MK2 3QH
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
