Job summary
Applications are welcome for the post of a s12 approved Specialty Doctor for the Centralised Place of Safety at the Maudsley Hospital in London.
Main duties of the job
This post is in our Acute Inpatient Care Pathway, is based at the Centralised Place of Safety (CPOS), located at the Maudsley Hospital. The unit admits patients admitted on either section 136 or section 135 and the post holder will work within an established MDT to assess and manage the acute physical and mental health needs of these patients. This service was the first 24/7 staffed Place of Safety to implement London's section 136 pathway and Health Based Place of Safety specification has received positive feedback from users of mental health crisis services.
The unit is staffed with a full nursing team, unit manager and Consultant Psychiatrist. The post provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience of innovative multiagency working and new services. There are also opportunities to contribute to clinical governance in the unit, and formal and informal teaching and development of the team.
Previous post holders have been supported to undertake Quality Improvement and other projects and have presented their work at conferences, developed grant proposals and submitted publications, and have left the post to enter Higher Psychiatry training. The post holder would benefit from regular clinical supervision from their line manager and the many CPD opportunities available on the Maudsley site (further details available on discussion).
About us
Southwark Operations Directorate
The Centralised Place of Safety (CPOS) falls within the Borough operational management structure of Southwark. The management team comprises Dr Emily Finch, Clinical Director; Ms Laura Gurney, Interim Service Manager; Dr Marta Dell'Aringa and Dr Asta Valanciute, Medical Leads. There is a Trust and Borough commitment to providing timely and high quality care as close to the service user's home as possible, in line with the recommendations of the Crisp report. Southwark Operations Directorate has produced detailed plans to maintain patient flow in the borough in order to reduce waiting times for admission and private overspill, which have reduced significantly in recent months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide medical input to unit. During working hours the specialty doctor has responsibility for initial clinical assessment and decision making in relation to section 136 and 135 assessments.
- This will include assessment and examination and where necessary appropriate investigations for all clients. Patients suffering from significant medical illness are transferred to an acute Hospital, often Kings College Hospital, also at Denmark Hill.
- The doctor would assess under the Mental Health Act for admission either alone or as part of a full Mental Health Act assessment.
- The doctor is responsible for record keeping including documentation of assessment and communication/ liaison with other agencies including primary care.
- The doctor will support the wider staff team at the CPOS. There will be opportunities to contribute to clinical governance, and formal and informal teaching.
- The doctor would be expected to be available to work 10 clinical sessions on the unit. The doctor will be able to take regular time for professional development as agreed with the team Consultant Psychiatrist.
- There will be job planning review within 3 months of appointment involving the team Consultant Psychiatrist and the team leader of the unit.
- The doctor would receive clinical supervision from the CPOS Consultant Psychiatrist each week.
Office space and support
The post holder will have their own office space on the unit. There is a networked PC with access to email, trust intranet and internet. Administrative support will be provided. The post holder will also have access to work hubs on The Maudsley site if desired.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide medical input to unit. During working hours the specialty doctor has responsibility for initial clinical assessment and decision making in relation to section 136 and 135 assessments.
- This will include assessment and examination and where necessary appropriate investigations for all clients. Patients suffering from significant medical illness are transferred to an acute Hospital, often Kings College Hospital, also at Denmark Hill.
- The doctor would assess under the Mental Health Act for admission either alone or as part of a full Mental Health Act assessment.
- The doctor is responsible for record keeping including documentation of assessment and communication/ liaison with other agencies including primary care.
- The doctor will support the wider staff team at the CPOS. There will be opportunities to contribute to clinical governance, and formal and informal teaching.
- The doctor would be expected to be available to work 10 clinical sessions on the unit. The doctor will be able to take regular time for professional development as agreed with the team Consultant Psychiatrist.
- There will be job planning review within 3 months of appointment involving the team Consultant Psychiatrist and the team leader of the unit.
- The doctor would receive clinical supervision from the CPOS Consultant Psychiatrist each week.
Office space and support
The post holder will have their own office space on the unit. There is a networked PC with access to email, trust intranet and internet. Administrative support will be provided. The post holder will also have access to work hubs on The Maudsley site if desired.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalen
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Section 12 approved
Personal Skills
Essential
- Very good communication (written and verbal) skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalen
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Section 12 approved
Personal Skills
Essential
- Very good communication (written and verbal) skills
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).
