Job summary
We are seeking a part-time SAS doctor to join the BSW Perinatal Community service, working alongside the team's full-time substantive Consultant Psychiatrist.
This is a new post that has been created following a review of the team's needs for senior medical input.
The BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Community Specialised Perinatal Mental Health service is a multi-disciplinary service that was created in 2019 following a successful bid in wave 2 of the National NHS-E Community Development fund.
The aim of the service is to offer an effective perinatal mental health pathway from pre-conception through to the infant's first birthday.
The service achieves this through providing specialist advice, support and oversight, working with health and social care professionals in primary care, maternity services, early years and adult mental health.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver direct interventions appropriate to service users' mental health needs, including assessment, diagnosis (including review and clarification) and treatment.
- To provide advice to members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- Regular attendance at team MDT meetings.
- Attendance of CPA meetings, when appropriate.
- To liaise with other parts of the service and GPs and non NHS organisations wherever appropriate.
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.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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).