Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established Specialist Psychotherapy Service in an CQC-rated Outstanding Trust. You will join the other consultant medical psychotherapist already leading a well-resourced therapy service. The role will also support our pivot towards an even more integrated offer for therapy, supporting the neighbourhood mental health team in develering a psychologically-informed, trauma-informed, accessible service. The team is based in a community clinic, located near the trendy Hoxton/Haggerston/London Fields areas, walking distance from bustling Broadway Market, with its vibrant cafs and shops. The service base is located 10 mins walk from 2 overground connections.
Main duties of the job
There is 0.6 wte post made available following the previous consultant relocating outside of London.
The consultant psychiatrist in medical psychotherapy provides input and clinical leadership to the Specialist Psychotherapy service. They work closing with the operational lead and clinical lead to lead a team therapists, psychologists, and junior doctors. The consultant has a significant role in providing input and support to the wards and community neighbourhood mental health 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
- Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT).
- Membership of the Royal College Of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with RCPsych Guidelines)
- With or eligible for Approved Clinician status (MHA, 2007)
Desirable
- Higher Degree in relevant area
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of clinical work in General Adult Psychiatrist at ST4-6 or Consultant level in the last three years
- Experience and knowledge of psychopharmacology.
- Experience of working in adult psychiatry services in the community
- Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act
- Understanding of the social aspects relevant to psychiatry
Desirable
- Knowledge & experience of recovery-informed service delivery and working with patients as experts by experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership to the team
- Expertise in risk assessment and the use of evidence based interventions for the treatment of psychosis, mood disorders and co-morbidities
- Confidence in therapeutic risk taking
- Commitment to clinical governance
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in teaching junior staff
- Good teaching and communication skills
- Ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students / staff from other disciplines
- Experience of teaching non-medical mental health professionals
Desirable
- Medical education qualification
Research
Essential
- Able and willing to teach medical students and lecture on undergraduate and MRCPsych courses
Desirable
- Interest & willing to supervise research, audit or QI projects.
- Published research
Personal skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do that
- Commitment to working with service users in ongoing services development.
- Cultural sensitivity, ability to work with a diverse population.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Management, performance and leadership courses.
Physical
Essential
- Able to travel between sites as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
- Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT).
- Membership of the Royal College Of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with RCPsych Guidelines)
- With or eligible for Approved Clinician status (MHA, 2007)
Desirable
- Higher Degree in relevant area
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of clinical work in General Adult Psychiatrist at ST4-6 or Consultant level in the last three years
- Experience and knowledge of psychopharmacology.
- Experience of working in adult psychiatry services in the community
- Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act
- Understanding of the social aspects relevant to psychiatry
Desirable
- Knowledge & experience of recovery-informed service delivery and working with patients as experts by experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership to the team
- Expertise in risk assessment and the use of evidence based interventions for the treatment of psychosis, mood disorders and co-morbidities
- Confidence in therapeutic risk taking
- Commitment to clinical governance
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in teaching junior staff
- Good teaching and communication skills
- Ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students / staff from other disciplines
- Experience of teaching non-medical mental health professionals
Desirable
- Medical education qualification
Research
Essential
- Able and willing to teach medical students and lecture on undergraduate and MRCPsych courses
Desirable
- Interest & willing to supervise research, audit or QI projects.
- Published research
Personal skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do that
- Commitment to working with service users in ongoing services development.
- Cultural sensitivity, ability to work with a diverse population.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Management, performance and leadership courses.
Physical
Essential
- Able to travel between sites as required.
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).
