Consultant Psychiatrist

Job description

Job responsibilities

In line with New Ways of Working, the post holder will provide a consultative, supervisory and supportive role to the multidisciplinary teams work. He/she will take an active part in the clinical work of the team and a lead role in the development of the service.

Clinical work also includes assessment, report writing and attendance at Mental Health Act review tribunals. The post holder will also be supported, where appropriate, to develop a special interest in a clinical area, which meets the Trust objectives. The consultant will have RC responsibility for all patients on the ward detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA).

Patients are admitted usually from the Home Treatment Team (HTT) but may also be admitted from the community under the MHA. From time to time patients from other boroughs may be admitted to Weaver ward but every effort is made to repatriate them to their own borough units at the earliest opportunity.

The post holder will be expected to be part of the daily morning planning / task allocation meeting within the team and be responsive and flexible to the needs of the team. Daily planning / task allocation meetings for approximate 30 mins are held on the ward at the start of the day to look at outstanding tasks and respond to developing service user or ward needs and prioritise planning of the MDT input for the day. The post holder will be expected to take an active role and lead in the meetings where necessary.

There are weekly bed management meetings held with the operational team (Adult services) and other community teams to monitor and ensure clear discharge timeframes and patient flow to manage bed occupancy within the borough. The post holder will be expected to be part of weekly bed management meetings to streamline patient flow.

At any given time there are two full time junior doctors (F2/GPVTS, CT level) on the inpatient unit. These may increase to 3 depending on deanery allocation every 4- 6 months. The post holder will have clinical supervisor responsibilities for the trainees on the ward.

There are close working with our HTT and community consultant colleagues Recovery team, EIT, Assessment team. Where necessary, opinions of clinical care of the functional elderly patients can be sought from our LLAMS colleagues in the borough.

The post holder will be enabled to work in a consultative manner, being accessible to team members, GP and primary care staff, patients and carers, for the provision of expert advice and interventions in a timely manner. The interface between the Inpatient Team and other parts of the service will be formalised. It is anticipated that all teams will develop clear and open communication with each other.

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 psychiatry at date of interview.
• Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval within 3 months of appointment

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential

• MbChb, MBBS or equivalent
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
• 3 years higher professional training in General Adult 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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brooker Centre

Runcorn

WA7 2DA

Employer's website

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)