Job summary
We are inviting applications from Specialty Doctors in Psychiatry who want to be part of a well-established, highly innovative and patient centred multidisciplinary team which is committed to providing outstanding quality of care. The successful candidate will be working with a very welcoming team that takes pride in offering excellent support and flexibility to staff. They will be working for a trust that prioritises service users and their needs and they will be looking after service users from diverse backgrounds. We firmly believe that happiness of our staff is paramount and the successful candidate will be working in an environment where they feel safe, appreciated, and trusted. They will receive excellent support, supervision and opportunities aimed at achieving their career goals and beyond. There are opportunities to rotate to other posts in the Directorate after 24 months, there is an internal academic programme to support CPD and a proactive and supportive Specialty Doctor peer group in the borough.
Main duties of the job
Speciality Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry, Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Mental Health Service (IoD NMHT).
This full-time (10PAs) position comes about following the current post holder retiring. This post offers excellent learning opportunities.
The post-holder will have the option to rotate after 24 months to a different Specialty Doctor post within Tower Hamlets Adult Mental health Directorate for example a Psychiatric Intensive Care ward, or the Home Treatment Team.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this vacancy please see attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this vacancy please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Medical qualification (A)
- Full GMC Registration (A)
Desirable
- MRCPsych (A)
- Approved or Eligible for Section 12l (A)
- Higher degree
Experience
Essential
- 1-2 yrs training at CT1-3 grade or higher in psychiatry (A)
- Min 2 yrs clinical experience as a Speciality Doctor or equivalent in Psychiatry (A)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the community mental health setting (A, I)
- Interest in the principles of recovery oriented practice. (A, I)
Skills
Essential
- Psychiatric assessment and consultation skills (I)
- Ability to work sensitively in partnership with patients (I)
- Ability to work with team to manage crises safely (I)
- Good time management (A I)
- Willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (A I)
- Ability to appropriately seek advice (A I)
- Excellent communication skills (A I)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of psychiatric theory and practice (A I)
- Knowledge of the MHA 1983 (I A)
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of psychopharmacology (A I)
Desirable
- An understanding of mental health work in an inner city multicultural environment (A I)
Other
Essential
- Understanding of Confidentiality (I)
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Probity
Desirable
- Interest in audit and quality improvement (A, I)
- Interest in teaching (A,I)
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Medical qualification (A)
- Full GMC Registration (A)
Desirable
- MRCPsych (A)
- Approved or Eligible for Section 12l (A)
- Higher degree
Experience
Essential
- 1-2 yrs training at CT1-3 grade or higher in psychiatry (A)
- Min 2 yrs clinical experience as a Speciality Doctor or equivalent in Psychiatry (A)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the community mental health setting (A, I)
- Interest in the principles of recovery oriented practice. (A, I)
Skills
Essential
- Psychiatric assessment and consultation skills (I)
- Ability to work sensitively in partnership with patients (I)
- Ability to work with team to manage crises safely (I)
- Good time management (A I)
- Willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (A I)
- Ability to appropriately seek advice (A I)
- Excellent communication skills (A I)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of psychiatric theory and practice (A I)
- Knowledge of the MHA 1983 (I A)
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of psychopharmacology (A I)
Desirable
- An understanding of mental health work in an inner city multicultural environment (A I)
Other
Essential
- Understanding of Confidentiality (I)
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Probity
Desirable
- Interest in audit and quality improvement (A, I)
- Interest in teaching (A,I)
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
TH AMH Medical Staff
Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood MH Team, The Barkantine, 121 Westferry Road
LONDON
E14 8JH
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
