Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor to join the Bristol Early Intervention in Psychosis team on a part time basis.
The Early Intervention Service is based in the centre of the city adjacent to the large city centre general hospitals. The building is shared with the specialist drug and alcohol service and CAMHS Intensive Outreach team.
It provides a range of bio - psychosocial interventions to young people between the ages of 14 - 35 across the whole city. The current caseload is approximately 240. The post holder will provide clinical input across the team caseload, supporting the work of the Consultant Psychiatrist.
The service started in 2007 and has grown in line with a development plan based on National Policy Implementation Guidance and now consists of a multidisciplinary team of 37.
Main duties of the job
As the post holder you will support the consultant psychiatrist in providing clinical input into the EI Team. You will follow local protocols and will use the clinical sessions to work flexibly to best meet the needs of service users and their families within the Early Intervention Team framework. This will include involvement with families and carers, care programme meetings and liaising with service users during inpatient treatment.
You may be involved in new patient assessments where medical expertise is required and will have the opportunity to access training in administering the CAARMs (Clinical At Risk Mental State) assessment tool.
You will be offered regular supervision by the Consultant Psychiatrist, and will have access to clinical discussions with the Multidisciplinary team on a daily basis both informally and through daily "red matrix" risk meetings and the weekly Early Intervention MDT meeting.
There will be the opportunity to attend weekly journal clubs and academic meetings. There is no on-call with this post but there may be the opportunity to join the out of hours full shift rota.
You must have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate 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 Psychiatry or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Psychiatry; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Section 12 Approval
Eligibilty
Essential
- Eligible for Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of confirmation of appointment.
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate 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 Psychiatry or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Psychiatry; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of issues in Mental Health Service for this specialty.
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to teaching other members of the multi disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Teaching of undergraduate students
- PGCME or equivalent/aspiration to attain a postgraduate teaching qualification
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise published research.
- Experience of carrying out an audit project
Desirable
- Experience in involvement in a research project and publication.
- Interest in research
Aptitude & Personal qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work effectively within a Team.
- Commitment to high quality patient centred specialist Mental Health Service provision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Section 12 Approval
Eligibilty
Essential
- Eligible for Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of confirmation of appointment.
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate 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 Psychiatry or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Psychiatry; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of issues in Mental Health Service for this specialty.
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to teaching other members of the multi disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Teaching of undergraduate students
- PGCME or equivalent/aspiration to attain a postgraduate teaching qualification
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise published research.
- Experience of carrying out an audit project
Desirable
- Experience in involvement in a research project and publication.
- Interest in research
Aptitude & Personal qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work effectively within a Team.
- Commitment to high quality patient centred specialist Mental Health Service provision.
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).
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