Job summary
The Consultant Psychiatrist will have responsibility for caseload of up to 20 inpatients at Aspen Wood Low Secure Unit.
This includes being the Responsible Clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the Code of Practice.
As a Consultant Psychiatrist and Approved Clinician, you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care by providing a comprehensive psychiatric service to people with a Learning Disability in a secure inpatient service.
Main duties of the job
Fulfilling Responsible Clinician responsibility for inpatients within a secure inpatient service will be a major component of this post.
The post holder will have a flexible job plan.
The Consultant will provide direct clinical work including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental and behavioural disorders. They will participate in regular MDT meetings, CPA reviews, MAPPA, safeguarding, risk reviews and providing clinical leadership and Responsible Clinician role.
The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues in other services or divisions within the Trust to support people with Forensic LD accessing other local and remotely located services.
The Consultant will undertake statutory responsibilities under the MHA, MCA and Consent to Treatment.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
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.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time post. The schedule of programmed activities represents a job plan totalling 10 programmed activities per week of 8 Direct Clinical Care and 2 Supporting Professional Activities.
The post holder will have a flexible Job Plan drawn to provide Consultant input for the Secure Inpatient Learning Disability services on the Maghull Health Park. This includes Aspen Wood Low Secure Unit and Rowan View Medium Secure Unit. The Consultant Psychiatrist will have responsibility for caseload of up to 20 inpatients at Aspen Wood Low Secure Unit.
This includes being the Responsible Clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the Code of Practice.
There will be reciprocal cross-cover provided by the other Learning Disability Consultants at Rowan View Medium Secure Unit on the Maghull Health Park during periods of leave and sickness. The Trust is committed to improving the services and reviewing contractual agreements to ensure that community teams are adequately resourced.
To provide medical input for several patients that a non-medical Approved Clinician has Responsible Clinician responsibility for. These patients are based at Aspen Wood Low Secure Unit.
To complete comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide medical interventions for patients.
Supporting staff to manage psychiatric emergencies.
Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews, attend CTR meetings and multi-professional meetings.
To provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings. Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act related work will form a significant part of this post.
To carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trusts risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA) Meetings if required.
To provide Clinical and or Educational supervision to junior colleagues.
Liaison with aspects of the Criminal Justice System regarding patients, where necessary.
Liaising with other stakeholders and interested parties.
The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues in other services/divisions within the Trust to support people with Forensic LD accessing other local and remotely located services.
There is on-call after hours for the Maghull Health Park as part of this post. This is currently 1:25.
There is admin support as part of this role.
There is a CT trainee and Specialty Doctor based at Aspen Wood Low Secure Unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time post. The schedule of programmed activities represents a job plan totalling 10 programmed activities per week of 8 Direct Clinical Care and 2 Supporting Professional Activities.
The post holder will have a flexible Job Plan drawn to provide Consultant input for the Secure Inpatient Learning Disability services on the Maghull Health Park. This includes Aspen Wood Low Secure Unit and Rowan View Medium Secure Unit. The Consultant Psychiatrist will have responsibility for caseload of up to 20 inpatients at Aspen Wood Low Secure Unit.
This includes being the Responsible Clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the Code of Practice.
There will be reciprocal cross-cover provided by the other Learning Disability Consultants at Rowan View Medium Secure Unit on the Maghull Health Park during periods of leave and sickness. The Trust is committed to improving the services and reviewing contractual agreements to ensure that community teams are adequately resourced.
To provide medical input for several patients that a non-medical Approved Clinician has Responsible Clinician responsibility for. These patients are based at Aspen Wood Low Secure Unit.
To complete comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide medical interventions for patients.
Supporting staff to manage psychiatric emergencies.
Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews, attend CTR meetings and multi-professional meetings.
To provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings. Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act related work will form a significant part of this post.
To carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trusts risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA) Meetings if required.
To provide Clinical and or Educational supervision to junior colleagues.
Liaison with aspects of the Criminal Justice System regarding patients, where necessary.
Liaising with other stakeholders and interested parties.
The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues in other services/divisions within the Trust to support people with Forensic LD accessing other local and remotely located services.
There is on-call after hours for the Maghull Health Park as part of this post. This is currently 1:25.
There is admin support as part of this role.
There is a CT trainee and Specialty Doctor based at Aspen Wood Low Secure Unit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration or eligibility to be included on the register and holding a current licence to practise at the time of Appointment.
- Section 12 approval.
- In possession of Approved Clinical Status.
- Post holder to maintain AC approval.
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent.
- Eligible for inclusion in Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT.
- Relevant Higher Degree or other additional clinical qualifications.
- CCT in Psychiatry.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of assessing and treating individuals with learning disability and or autism.
- Treating individuals with forensic needs.
Personal Skills
Essential
- To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
- Ability to appraise own performance as a consultant.
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Approachable and compassionate personality with good listening skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.
- Flexible and tolerant.
- Relaxed when dealing with teams under pressure.
- Motivational skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant.
- Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, Transforming Care policy and legislation.
- An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in NHS organisations and importance in patient care.
- 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.
Desirable
- Knowledge of alternatives to inpatient admission care approaches.
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
- Non-drivers due to disability will be supported via access to work scheme.
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Ability to work Constructively and to lead a multidisciplinary team.
- Participated in continuous professional development.
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration or eligibility to be included on the register and holding a current licence to practise at the time of Appointment.
- Section 12 approval.
- In possession of Approved Clinical Status.
- Post holder to maintain AC approval.
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent.
- Eligible for inclusion in Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT.
- Relevant Higher Degree or other additional clinical qualifications.
- CCT in Psychiatry.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of assessing and treating individuals with learning disability and or autism.
- Treating individuals with forensic needs.
Personal Skills
Essential
- To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
- Ability to appraise own performance as a consultant.
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Approachable and compassionate personality with good listening skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.
- Flexible and tolerant.
- Relaxed when dealing with teams under pressure.
- Motivational skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant.
- Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, Transforming Care policy and legislation.
- An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in NHS organisations and importance in patient care.
- 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.
Desirable
- Knowledge of alternatives to inpatient admission care approaches.
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
- Non-drivers due to disability will be supported via access to work scheme.
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Ability to work Constructively and to lead a multidisciplinary team.
- Participated in continuous professional development.
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
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).
