Job summary
As a result of retirement, we are looking to recruit a full time consultant psychiatrist for the older adult liaison service at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Trust.
The post holder would provide clinical leadership to the older adult liaison team and specialist advice to the medical and surgical teams at GSTT.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post holder are to provide Older Adult liaison psychiatry consultant leadership. To work with the team leader to deliver high quality care for patients under the care of the liaison team. The post holder will see older adult patients in the Emergency Department and wards of both hospital sites, reviewing patients, as well as providing advice to the MDT on patients seen by them. The post holder will provide clinical cover for other liaison consultants for leave and vice versa. The post holder will act as Responsible Clinician for any older adults detained to wards at either GSTT site.
About us
Although the post holder is based at GSTT, they would be employed by South London and the Maudsley NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for detailed information.
The clinical component of the job (10 sessions, including 7.5 direct clinical care sessions and 2.5 supporting professional activities session) is to provide liaison services to older adult patients at Guys Hospital and St Thomas Hospital. The post holder will be employed by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, but also be expected to hold an honorary clinical contract with Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, as a Kings Health Partners passport.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for detailed information.
The clinical component of the job (10 sessions, including 7.5 direct clinical care sessions and 2.5 supporting professional activities session) is to provide liaison services to older adult patients at Guys Hospital and St Thomas Hospital. The post holder will be employed by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, but also be expected to hold an honorary clinical contract with Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, as a Kings Health Partners passport.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists qualification liaison psychiatry, home treatment or addictions
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Experience in other relevant specialties such as inpatient psychiatry
Elegibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Evidence for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within six months of gaining CCT in older adult psychiatry.
- Section 12 and Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within three months of appointment
Desirable
- Accreditation in Liaison Psychiatry
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of excellent knowledge in specialty
- 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
Desirable
- Evidence of range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Has led quality improvement projects leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists qualification liaison psychiatry, home treatment or addictions
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Experience in other relevant specialties such as inpatient psychiatry
Elegibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Evidence for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within six months of gaining CCT in older adult psychiatry.
- Section 12 and Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within three months of appointment
Desirable
- Accreditation in Liaison Psychiatry
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of excellent knowledge in specialty
- 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
Desirable
- Evidence of range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Has led quality improvement projects leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
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
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Thomas' Hospital
St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Rd, London
London
SE1 7EH
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
