Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Specialty/SAS/Trainee psychiatric Doctor to work within our multidisciplinary Hillingdon Perinatal mental health team, with support of a consultant psychiatrist specialist in perinatal.
The position requires full GMC registration and psychiatric training or experience. Whilst prior direct experience of perinatal mental health is not essential the post-holder will demonstrate a clear interest in perinatal care and a commitment to delivering safe high quality care. This post offers the opportunity to gain clinical experience in the specialist field of perinatal psychiatry.
This will provide the opportunity to develop and improve knowledge and skills working with woman and families in the perinatal period.
If you have previously applied to this post, there is no need to reapply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be highly motivated, energetic and passionate about delivering high quality care to patients acute and chronic psychiatric conditions in perinatal services, ensuring that assessment and interventions are provided in a sensitive, accessible and culturally appropriate way.
You will join a team that delivers specialist community perinatal mental health (PMHT) care, which integrate maternity services, community and primary care health services and social care. We respond rapidly to presentations within the perinatal period, screening, diagnosing and treating mental illness and associated risks to both mothers and unborn/infants within the perinatal period as well as offering pre-conception advice. We focus on prevention, early detection as per NICE guidelines and RCPsych QCN guidance, based in the community and maternity wards when required.
About us
CNWL is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We provide healthcare to a third of London, Milton Keynes and parts of Kent, Surrey and Hampshire. Our services are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
CNWL has established a high-quality multidisciplinary community and liaison perinatal mental health service across five London Boroughs. CNWL Perinatal Mental Health Service (PMHS) comprises specialist multidisciplinary perinatal mental health teams five boroughs served by the trust (Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster) enabling the delivery of evidence based perinatal mental health care through a coordinated multidisciplinary specialist approach across maternity, primary and secondary care, tertiary specialist services, social care and voluntary sector.
CNWL Perinatal Mental Health Service (PMHS) comprises specialist multidisciplinary perinatal mental health teams five boroughs served by the trust (Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster) enabling the delivery of evidence based perinatal mental health care through a coordinated multidisciplinary specialist approach across maternity, primary and secondary care, tertiary specialist services, social care and voluntary sector.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of the post include the mental health assessment and review of patients experiencing mental health problems in our perinatal services. The post-holder will work with a medical team consisting of a Consultant Psychiatrist and a Psychiatry Core Trainee.
The post-holder will contribute to the supervision of the non-medical prescriber and is expected to contribute and support in other clinical duties and writing discharge summaries.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide expertise within the department, upholding professional standards at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of the post include the mental health assessment and review of patients experiencing mental health problems in our perinatal services. The post-holder will work with a medical team consisting of a Consultant Psychiatrist and a Psychiatry Core Trainee.
The post-holder will contribute to the supervision of the non-medical prescriber and is expected to contribute and support in other clinical duties and writing discharge summaries.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide expertise within the department, upholding professional standards at all times.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Section 12 approval
- Completion of MRCPsych examinations or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term trainee or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Experience in the management of a broad range of relevant mental disorders
Desirable
- Experience of working in a specialist perinatal mental health service
- Experience in managing patients from different cultural backgrounds, using a culturally sensitive approach
- Working with interpreters and translation services
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach
- Able to work effectively in a Using a person-centred clinical approach to consultations
- Broad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in the perinatal period and evidence based management interventions
- Ability to provide medical and mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses, manage risks and initiate treatment plans
- Ability to plan treatment programmes in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Basic IT skills
- Up to date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines
- Experience in teaching junior doctors and other professional groups
- Experience in audit/QI projects
Desirable
- Practical experience in a short-term psychological therap
- Experience in trauma informed approach
- Attendance at teaching courses/development of advanced teaching skills
- Attendance at specific perinatal training courses
Other
Essential
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary team working
- Commitment to Continuing Personal Development
- Ability to be flexible and work as part of a changing, dynamic organisation
- Ability to work on own initiative, with good time management skills
- Commitment to onsite working, with travel between different community sites
Desirable
- Contribution to the development of a service
- Driving license
- Have car available for community work
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Section 12 approval
- Completion of MRCPsych examinations or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term trainee or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Experience in the management of a broad range of relevant mental disorders
Desirable
- Experience of working in a specialist perinatal mental health service
- Experience in managing patients from different cultural backgrounds, using a culturally sensitive approach
- Working with interpreters and translation services
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach
- Able to work effectively in a Using a person-centred clinical approach to consultations
- Broad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in the perinatal period and evidence based management interventions
- Ability to provide medical and mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses, manage risks and initiate treatment plans
- Ability to plan treatment programmes in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Basic IT skills
- Up to date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines
- Experience in teaching junior doctors and other professional groups
- Experience in audit/QI projects
Desirable
- Practical experience in a short-term psychological therap
- Experience in trauma informed approach
- Attendance at teaching courses/development of advanced teaching skills
- Attendance at specific perinatal training courses
Other
Essential
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary team working
- Commitment to Continuing Personal Development
- Ability to be flexible and work as part of a changing, dynamic organisation
- Ability to work on own initiative, with good time management skills
- Commitment to onsite working, with travel between different community sites
Desirable
- Contribution to the development of a service
- Driving license
- Have car available for community work
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).
