Job summary
We are looking for a fixed term locum Specialty Doctor for 6 months to join the Liverpool Perinatal Mental Health Team.
We work with women and families with an MDT approach including medical, nursing, psychological, OT, family support worker input. We work across Liverpool and have an office based in Liverpool Women's hospital. We are looking for a short term appointment to help to meet current demand
Main duties of the job
Direct involvement with the assessment diagnosis and management of pregnant and post-natal women referred with complex difficulties or prominent risk issues.
ensure that all service users newly accepted into the service have a comprehensive review, with the Consultant providing supervision, consultation and advice in relation to assessment and diagnosis to non-medical practitioners.
Support colleagues in other specialist mental health services and within primary care - particularly GPs, midwives, health visitors, IAPT and social care services -to facilitate all women receiving evidenced based, good quality mental health care during the perinatal period.
Contribute to the education and training of staff from a variety of disciplines that come into contact with women during the perinatal period
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
They will be directly involved with the assessment diagnosis and management of pregnant and post-natal women referred with complex difficulties or prominent risk issues. They will support management to pregnant or post-natal women open to other mental health teams within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
They will ensure that all service users newly accepted into the service have a comprehensive review, with the Consultant providing supervision, consultation and advice in relation to assessment and diagnosis to non-medical practitioners.
Utilise a flexible approach to delivery of clinical care so that it best meets
Support colleagues in other specialist mental health services and within primary care particularly GPs, midwives, health visitors, IAPT and social care services -to facilitate all women receiving evidenced based, good quality mental health care during the perinatal period.
Contribute to the education and training of staff from a variety of disciplines that come into contact with women during the perinatal period.
Contribute to the development of the service and be actively involved in the critical evaluation of its effectiveness over time.
Be readily available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.
Ensure that management plans are clearly displayed in the medical records and undertake administrative duties associated with the care of the patient.
Foster relationships between staff within each organisation, and also with the local Clinical Commissioning Groups.
To act as team responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 and carry out duties in accordance to the code of practice.
The post holder will have the opportunity to become involved in medical student teaching as part of their clinical placements. Other opportunities to teach as part of professional development can be discussed and agreed with the supervising consultant.
The post holder will regularly attend the Tuesday morning postgraduate programme as part of their weekly SPA sessions. This is well attended by Consultants and junior medical staff and is a lively meeting. It includes case conferences and journal presentations. One meeting per month is an audit programme with a prize twice a year for the best audit. Occasionally it includes mandatory training slots and guest speakers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
They will be directly involved with the assessment diagnosis and management of pregnant and post-natal women referred with complex difficulties or prominent risk issues. They will support management to pregnant or post-natal women open to other mental health teams within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
They will ensure that all service users newly accepted into the service have a comprehensive review, with the Consultant providing supervision, consultation and advice in relation to assessment and diagnosis to non-medical practitioners.
Utilise a flexible approach to delivery of clinical care so that it best meets
Support colleagues in other specialist mental health services and within primary care particularly GPs, midwives, health visitors, IAPT and social care services -to facilitate all women receiving evidenced based, good quality mental health care during the perinatal period.
Contribute to the education and training of staff from a variety of disciplines that come into contact with women during the perinatal period.
Contribute to the development of the service and be actively involved in the critical evaluation of its effectiveness over time.
Be readily available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.
Ensure that management plans are clearly displayed in the medical records and undertake administrative duties associated with the care of the patient.
Foster relationships between staff within each organisation, and also with the local Clinical Commissioning Groups.
To act as team responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 and carry out duties in accordance to the code of practice.
The post holder will have the opportunity to become involved in medical student teaching as part of their clinical placements. Other opportunities to teach as part of professional development can be discussed and agreed with the supervising consultant.
The post holder will regularly attend the Tuesday morning postgraduate programme as part of their weekly SPA sessions. This is well attended by Consultants and junior medical staff and is a lively meeting. It includes case conferences and journal presentations. One meeting per month is an audit programme with a prize twice a year for the best audit. Occasionally it includes mandatory training slots and guest speakers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Included on the General Medical Council (GMC) Register (or eligible for inclusion)
- Approved under Section 12 of MHA 1983 or willing to apply for approval once in post
Transport
Essential
- Access to transport and ability to travel across the catchment area in a timely manner
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Min 4 years post qualification experience, with a least 2 years in psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience of Multi-Agency work especially with user / carer organisations
- Experience of Crisis Assessment and Treatment Work
- Experience of working in Community Services
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Possess organisational and management abilities including the ability to prioritise workload and deal with conflicting demands
- Good communication skills and ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of service development / policy development
Personal Skills
Essential
- Communications skills Decisiveness/accountability Interpersonal skills
- Uses a non-judgemental approach to patients
- Flexibility
- Resilience
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm Probity
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision
- Clear and logical thought processes
- Familiar with range of bio-psychosocial interventions relevant to community psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience in managing perinatal mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Government initiatives relevant to perinatal psychiatry
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Included on the General Medical Council (GMC) Register (or eligible for inclusion)
- Approved under Section 12 of MHA 1983 or willing to apply for approval once in post
Transport
Essential
- Access to transport and ability to travel across the catchment area in a timely manner
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Min 4 years post qualification experience, with a least 2 years in psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience of Multi-Agency work especially with user / carer organisations
- Experience of Crisis Assessment and Treatment Work
- Experience of working in Community Services
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Possess organisational and management abilities including the ability to prioritise workload and deal with conflicting demands
- Good communication skills and ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of service development / policy development
Personal Skills
Essential
- Communications skills Decisiveness/accountability Interpersonal skills
- Uses a non-judgemental approach to patients
- Flexibility
- Resilience
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm Probity
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision
- Clear and logical thought processes
- Familiar with range of bio-psychosocial interventions relevant to community psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience in managing perinatal mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Government initiatives relevant to perinatal psychiatry
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).
