Job summary
The post of Locum CT Doctor is in the forensic service based at the John Howard Centre in Hackney East London, which is part of the forensic directorate of the East London NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will work in the male medium secure sub-service, as part of the Westferry based Forensic team led by Dr Jeremy Berman who will offer regular supervision.
Main duties of the job
The full time Locum CT doctor will be based in the male medium secure forensic service, at the John Howard Centre, Hackney, London and be under the supervision of Dr Jeremy Berman.
The post holder will have responsibility primarily for the continuing psychiatric and medical care of inpatients on Westferry ward, a medium secure high dependency/admissions ward.
There are 11 patients on Westferry ward at a medium level of security in the John Howard Centre.
The post holder will assist Dr Berman and the multidisciplinary team colleagues in providing a forensic psychiatric service on this ward, for instance through liaison with community services and assisting in carrying out assessments.
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
You will gain experience of assessing, formulating and managing patients under the supervision of your consultant supervisor. You will ensure timely discharge letters are sent to the appropriate professionals (e.g. GP). You will ensure that all patients under your care are fully assessed and that paperwork is completed in accordance with the service protocols. You will maintain accurate, legible, contemporaneous and useful clinical records for all patients in whose care you are involved. For all patients, regular mental state examinations should be conducted and any changes in medication and side effects documented in the RIO progress notes and communicated to the referrer and GP. All blood tests and results of investigations as well as physical health monitoring should be clearly documented in the relevant section of the notes. The CT doctor will be expected to prepare medical reports for CPA meetings in advance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will gain experience of assessing, formulating and managing patients under the supervision of your consultant supervisor. You will ensure timely discharge letters are sent to the appropriate professionals (e.g. GP). You will ensure that all patients under your care are fully assessed and that paperwork is completed in accordance with the service protocols. You will maintain accurate, legible, contemporaneous and useful clinical records for all patients in whose care you are involved. For all patients, regular mental state examinations should be conducted and any changes in medication and side effects documented in the RIO progress notes and communicated to the referrer and GP. All blood tests and results of investigations as well as physical health monitoring should be clearly documented in the relevant section of the notes. The CT doctor will be expected to prepare medical reports for CPA meetings in advance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Section 12 approval.
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Experience
Essential
- Completed Foundation years post medical training / Have equivalent experience and competencies.'
Desirable
- Previous Experience in a Secure Setting
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent communications skills
- Able to communicate clearly both in written and spoken English
- Electronic keyboard skills - for accurate record keeping
- Demonstrates sound knowledge and skill base with the ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Demonstrates ability in basic skills i.e. history taking, examination (mental & physical) and the utilisation of external sources of information in order to develop care and treatment plans to meet patient needs.
- Able to work co-operatively as part of a team and build and maintain successful working relationships with staff in a variety of different roles; an understanding of multidisciplinary team dynamics.
- Able to deal with difficult situations and to address them in a responsible and professional manner.
- Able to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person
- Understanding and experience of the use of Rapid Tranquilisation and the management of Psychiatric emergencies
Desirable
- Psychological-mindedness, with some experience of the use of psychodynamic formulation and group work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Section 12 approval.
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Experience
Essential
- Completed Foundation years post medical training / Have equivalent experience and competencies.'
Desirable
- Previous Experience in a Secure Setting
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent communications skills
- Able to communicate clearly both in written and spoken English
- Electronic keyboard skills - for accurate record keeping
- Demonstrates sound knowledge and skill base with the ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Demonstrates ability in basic skills i.e. history taking, examination (mental & physical) and the utilisation of external sources of information in order to develop care and treatment plans to meet patient needs.
- Able to work co-operatively as part of a team and build and maintain successful working relationships with staff in a variety of different roles; an understanding of multidisciplinary team dynamics.
- Able to deal with difficult situations and to address them in a responsible and professional manner.
- Able to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person
- Understanding and experience of the use of Rapid Tranquilisation and the management of Psychiatric emergencies
Desirable
- Psychological-mindedness, with some experience of the use of psychodynamic formulation and group work
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).
