Specialty Doctor in Community Learning Disability

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 10 May 2024

Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to work within the Community Learning Disability Team for adults in Hampshire, covering West Hampshire (Totton, Eastleigh, New Forest and Andover). This is a 5 PA a week role, working in Specialist Services in Southern Health.

The Specialty Doctor will work alongside the MDT in Community services, as well as the broader Division of Specialist Services within SHFT to ensure the delivery of safe, responsive and effective clinical services. They will also work with partner agencies, such as Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG, and Hampshire County Council.

Job description and person specification are available on NHS jobs, or via Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust HR.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Dr Clare Bridger, Consultant LD Psychiatrist and Interim Divisional Medical Director (02382 316350) to discuss.

Main duties of the job

The Community Team is based at Sterne 1-3, Tatchbury Mount, Calmore. The post involves travelling around the area the team covers, but technology is also being used appropriately to limit travel. However, home visits are necessary, and are always arranged appropriately.

There is a Consultant Psychiatrist within the team. The team offers nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language in-put. It provides specialist health advice to service users, their families and car-ers in partnership with a wide range of agencies. There is also access to a Hampshire wide Intensive Support Team.

All routine cases are assessed by a telephone screening, and a clinical assessment is undertaken, allocation to psychiatry usually takes place after team discussion. Work is currently being undertaken to look at a Single Point of Access for all LD services. The team takes a holistic approach to the assessment and management of our patient population and the post holder would be expected to work to this ethos.

The team accepts referrals from a range of sources including the service users, their carers or primary care. The majority of service users are seen in clinic with a smaller group being offered community visits. Services provided are centred on 7 areas of clinical practice: mental health, dementia, challenging behaviour, autism, forensic, epilepsy and complex health needs.

About us

Are you committed to providing remarkable care and service?

Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference every day?

We want to meet you!

Southern Health is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health and learning disabilities. We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and neglect through our 6,500 strong workforce.

Southern Health has over 300 sites across the county and we serve 1.5 million people throughout all stages of their lives. Our aim is to work alongside the people we support (and our health and care partners) to deliver the best possible care and constantly improve.

Here at SHFT we have so much to be proud of:

Working as a team and supporting each other, we put patients and our staff at the heart of everything we do.
We have a skilled and diverse workforce and are committed to our staff development, offering bespoke training packages, leadership pathways and career opportunities.
We offer a variety of benefits such as an amazing pension scheme, generous annual leave, Childcare Choices scheme, many discounts (Blue Light card, The Company Shop, NHS Staff Discounts, cycle to work scheme) and much more.

Come to work with us, together we will provide outstanding treatment and care to improve lives.

Date posted

10 January 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,530 to £82,400 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-SS-MED-0016A

Job locations

Tatchbury Mount

Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2RZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised basic Medical Degree
Full GMC Registration with license to practice

Desirable

MRCPsych.
Section 12(2) approved

Experience

Essential

3 years full time service in Psychiatry since registration, or equivalent
Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute & community psychiatric settings
Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent)

Desirable

Experience in other Psychiatric sub specialities
Experience in Learning Disability Psychiatry

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to take a full Psychiatric history, mental state and physical history for Learning Disability patients
Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical workload
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Dictate clear, concise letters to other professionals
Competent to work without direct supervision
Good understanding ICD 10 diagnoses, psychotropic medication and psychological therapies
Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet
Knowledge of different models of care

Desirable

Evidence of performance that is above average
Knowledge of Risk Management
Knowledge of recent developments and drug advances in Learning Disability Psychiatry
Demonstrate use of evidence based practise

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised basic Medical Degree
Full GMC Registration with license to practice

Desirable

MRCPsych.
Section 12(2) approved

Experience

Essential

3 years full time service in Psychiatry since registration, or equivalent
Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute & community psychiatric settings
Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent)

Desirable

Experience in other Psychiatric sub specialities
Experience in Learning Disability Psychiatry

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to take a full Psychiatric history, mental state and physical history for Learning Disability patients
Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical workload
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Dictate clear, concise letters to other professionals
Competent to work without direct supervision
Good understanding ICD 10 diagnoses, psychotropic medication and psychological therapies
Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet
Knowledge of different models of care

Desirable

Evidence of performance that is above average
Knowledge of Risk Management
Knowledge of recent developments and drug advances in Learning Disability Psychiatry
Demonstrate use of evidence based practise

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).