Job summary
Working with a well established, vibrant and friendly multidisciplinary communitymental health team covering Bedford specialising in providing high quality andevidence based care for older adults. The team specialises in assessment andtreatment of patients with complex, severe and enduring mental health conditionsand patients with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
Main duties of the job
Detailed duties in attached JD.o 10 PAso The speciality doctor will work closely with the consultant psychiatrist and MultiDisciplinary team, and will provide clinical support for the assessment andmanagement of mental health problems on a routine and emergency basis.o On average 9 Programmed Activities per week will be devoted to DirectClinical Care. Care of patients in the community in North Mid Beds-Biggleswadearea, in the Functional Model.o Assess new referrals and review existing patients. 6 to 7 out-patient clinics perweek either at Spring House (Biggleswade CMHT) or designated GP Surgery.o Additional clinics to see patients in emergency &/ provide telephone contactwith patients and their carers to manage urgent queries
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
Detailed duties in attached JD. CPA meetings, Professional meetings, Case Conferences and home visits asnecessary. Liaise with team members and provide telephone and face to face contact tomembers of the team and see patients urgently. Triage referrals regularly with Team Manager or Duty Worker to provide a safe,prompt and appropriate service to the person who was referred. Provide face to face and telephone liaison service to other secondary mentalhealth teams, General Practitioners and Primary care workers Mental Health Act day time rota every 4-6 weeks (If Section 12/2 approved) Provide cover for clinical care for patients during the absence of theSupervising Consultant's annual and study leave Engage in CPD activities Take an active part in the PGME or local teaching Provide informal teaching to medical and non-medical students (Mental HealthNurses, Social Workers, Psychologists and Occupational Health) in training
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed duties in attached JD. CPA meetings, Professional meetings, Case Conferences and home visits asnecessary. Liaise with team members and provide telephone and face to face contact tomembers of the team and see patients urgently. Triage referrals regularly with Team Manager or Duty Worker to provide a safe,prompt and appropriate service to the person who was referred. Provide face to face and telephone liaison service to other secondary mentalhealth teams, General Practitioners and Primary care workers Mental Health Act day time rota every 4-6 weeks (If Section 12/2 approved) Provide cover for clinical care for patients during the absence of theSupervising Consultant's annual and study leave Engage in CPD activities Take an active part in the PGME or local teaching Provide informal teaching to medical and non-medical students (Mental HealthNurses, Social Workers, Psychologists and Occupational Health) in training
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)
- Approval under Section 12(2) of Mental Health Act 1983, or plan to gain approval within 6 months of appointment.
Professional Values and Behaviours, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- At least six years' experience of psychiatry clinical practice post medical qualification
- Appreciation and understanding of social and cultural factors relevant to psychiatric practice
- Experience of and commitment to clinical care of individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions
Desirable
- Experience of clinical work in Acute Adult Psychiatry
- Experience of Quality Improvement projects & Clinical Audit
- Good working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to work as a part of multidisciplinary Team.
- Ability to manage complex workloads and support team members to do that.
- Consultation skills to services, teams and individuals
- Commitment to working in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Commitment to working with service users on service development
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to work multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership for the team.
- Self-motivating and innovative approach
- Clear, effective communication style
- Expertise in risk assessment
- A balanced approach to risk management and safety plans.
- Confident in therapeutic positive risk taking when appropriate.
- Commitment to clinical governance and QI
- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
- Ability and commitment to work with carers and families
- Ability to adjust therapeutic approaches according to service users' cultural needs
TEACHING AND SUPERVISION
Essential
- Good teaching and communication skills
- Experience of teaching
RESEARCH AND AUDIT
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of research work, or service evaluation, especially in psychosis and cultural psychiatry
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)
- Approval under Section 12(2) of Mental Health Act 1983, or plan to gain approval within 6 months of appointment.
Professional Values and Behaviours, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- At least six years' experience of psychiatry clinical practice post medical qualification
- Appreciation and understanding of social and cultural factors relevant to psychiatric practice
- Experience of and commitment to clinical care of individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions
Desirable
- Experience of clinical work in Acute Adult Psychiatry
- Experience of Quality Improvement projects & Clinical Audit
- Good working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to work as a part of multidisciplinary Team.
- Ability to manage complex workloads and support team members to do that.
- Consultation skills to services, teams and individuals
- Commitment to working in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Commitment to working with service users on service development
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to work multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership for the team.
- Self-motivating and innovative approach
- Clear, effective communication style
- Expertise in risk assessment
- A balanced approach to risk management and safety plans.
- Confident in therapeutic positive risk taking when appropriate.
- Commitment to clinical governance and QI
- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
- Ability and commitment to work with carers and families
- Ability to adjust therapeutic approaches according to service users' cultural needs
TEACHING AND SUPERVISION
Essential
- Good teaching and communication skills
- Experience of teaching
RESEARCH AND AUDIT
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of research work, or service evaluation, especially in psychosis and cultural psychiatry
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).
