Job summary
The Trust is seeking to recruit 1.0 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist for Chesterton unit - Low Secure Female adult mental health unit. The post is a replacement post with the existing post holder moving on to a new post.
We are looking for a competent, proactive consultant colleague who will provide dynamic leadership to the service as a whole to make it fit for the demands of the 21st century.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have RC responsibility for up to 16 low secure female patients detained under the Mental Health Act in Chesterton Low secure unit.
The female forensic pathway includes pre-admission assessments, inpatient pathways, care planning and co-ordination of on-going care and discharge. MDT meetings are held twice weekly. The patients are divided into 4 clinical teams each consisting of 4 patients. Every week patients from 2 teams are discussed so the patients are reviewed fortnightly where on-going care and management are discussed. Discharge planning and liaison with the receiving service is also undertaken. Pre-tribunal, renewal of detention, pre-managers hearings, discharge planning and pre-discharge meetings will also be scheduled as required.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have RC responsibility for up to 16 low secure female patients detained under the Mental Health Act in Chesterton Low secure unit.
The female forensic pathway includes pre-admission assessments, inpatient pathways, care planning and co-ordination of on-going care and discharge. MDT meetings are held twice weekly. The patients are divided into 4 clinical teams each consisting of 4 patients. Every week patients from 2 teams are discussed so the patients are reviewed fortnightly where on-going care and management are discussed. Discharge planning and liaison with the receiving service is also undertaken. Pre-tribunal, renewal of detention, pre-managers hearings, discharge planning and pre-discharge meetings will also be scheduled as required.
The general weekly timetable will involve attendance at weekly pre-admission meetings, attendance at weekly ward round meetings and as required HCR20 / other risk management meetings, preparation for and attendance at Tribunals, managers hearings and meetings, involvement with care and treatment planning, including discharge planning and liaison with other agencies such as MAPPA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have RC responsibility for up to 16 low secure female patients detained under the Mental Health Act in Chesterton Low secure unit.
The female forensic pathway includes pre-admission assessments, inpatient pathways, care planning and co-ordination of on-going care and discharge. MDT meetings are held twice weekly. The patients are divided into 4 clinical teams each consisting of 4 patients. Every week patients from 2 teams are discussed so the patients are reviewed fortnightly where on-going care and management are discussed. Discharge planning and liaison with the receiving service is also undertaken. Pre-tribunal, renewal of detention, pre-managers hearings, discharge planning and pre-discharge meetings will also be scheduled as required.
The general weekly timetable will involve attendance at weekly pre-admission meetings, attendance at weekly ward round meetings and as required HCR20 / other risk management meetings, preparation for and attendance at Tribunals, managers hearings and meetings, involvement with care and treatment planning, including discharge planning and liaison with other agencies such as MAPPA.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Inclusion on or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within 6 months of CCST/CCT or equivalent in General Adult / Forensic psychiatry at date of interview.
- Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval within 3 months of appointment
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MbChb, MBBS or equivalent
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- 3 years higher professional training in General Adult psychiatry and experience in forensic psychiatry.
Transport
Essential
- Holds valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical skills, knowledge & experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- 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
Academic skills & lifelong learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Inclusion on or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within 6 months of CCST/CCT or equivalent in General Adult / Forensic psychiatry at date of interview.
- Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval within 3 months of appointment
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MbChb, MBBS or equivalent
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- 3 years higher professional training in General Adult psychiatry and experience in forensic psychiatry.
Transport
Essential
- Holds valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical skills, knowledge & experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- 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
Academic skills & lifelong learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
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
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).
