Consultant Psychiatrist - Lewisham Community Forensic Service

Job description

Job responsibilities

There is an active teaching programme conducted for the Forensic Directorate at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience on Friday mornings andthe successful applicant would be encouraged to participate. In addition, there are opportunities to teach psychiatrists-in-training and medical students as well other multi-disciplinary staff. Candidates with an understanding of health inequality issues are particularly encouraged to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT in forensic or general adult psychiatry
• Section 12 approval
• Approved Clinician status
• Registered for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, management or research
• Additional clinical qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Inpatient or community forensic experience
• Management of patients with complex mental health needs
• Competence in the assessment and management of physical ill health
• Quality assurance & improvement
• Experience of teaching medical students, psychiatric trainees and other NHS staff
• Appreciation and understanding of health inequalities

Desirable

• Experience in writing papers for academic journals and training materials
• Experience of participation in research project
• Completion of a portfolio demonstrating competence in supervising trainees
• Significant experience of working within community mental health services

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Medication management for treatment-resistant conditions
• Management of complex multi-source information to develop a formulation and management plan, integrating biological, psychological and social perspectives
• Physical health assessment and promotion
• Appropriate use of mental health and other legislation
• Use of reflective practice, both for continuous professional development and for team relationships and functioning
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Leadership and negotiation skills
• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
• A commitment to lifelong learning
• Experience in data gathering and management
• IT competence

Desirable

• Assessment and management of addiction and substance misuse
• Experience in leading Quality Improvement Initiatives

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Lewisham Community Forensic Service

200 Kirkdale, Sydenham

London

SE26 4NL

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)