Job summary
**Previous applicants need not apply**
Would you like to be part of something Outstanding?
We are seeking a Specialty Doctor in General Adult Community based in Ware.
*We are offering a generous relocation package for this role*
This is a hugely exciting time for the Trust having recently achieved an OUTSTANDING CQC RATING and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating
Main duties of the job
As a Specialty Doctor you will provide diagnostic assessments and treatment to patients with severe, complex, and high-risk psychiatric conditions. Also, includes assessment and treatment of ADHD cases.
The Specialty Doctor post is regarded as a core part of the Clinical Team, providing continuity of care and medical back up on site. The post holder will have responsibility for providing a comprehensive range of services in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team to all patients being managed in the Team.
You must ensure the relevant professional registration is maintained.
About us
Here's what we have to offer you
- CESR application support
- Access to SAS funding for personal development
- Access to Leadership, Teaching, Education and Research opportunities
- Access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre medical professionals
- Study leave of 30 days over 3 years
- Study leave budget of £800 per person per annum
- A strong ethos on Learning and Development
- Innovative patient electronic record system (PARIS)/ Admin and IT equipment/ software to improve work experience (4G enabled laptop provided upon starting)
- Flexible working
- Excellent staff benefits
- Health and wellbeing support
- Generous relocation package up to £7.5K (subject to terms & conditions)
Our Health Hub helps improve staff health and wellbeing across the Trust - encouraging staff to step away from their work and think about their own health. This includes:
- Workshops, challenges and social events throughout the year
- Confidential and safe forums where staff can talk about the emotional impact of work
- An equality and diversity staff network providing support to all staff
- Mindfulness bite size taster session
- Mini health check
- Free, confidential counselling services 24/7
In addition to the generous pension and annual leave that comes with NHS employment, the trust offers additional benefits to our staff including a salary sacrifice scheme enabling staff to drive a brand new car or purchase a new bike as well as an HMRC scheme enabling savings on registered childcare costs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will agree a job plan with the Medical Lead and Supervising consultant.Specialty doctors and associate specialists, like all other psychiatrists, contribute to the assessment and management of the comorbid physical healthcare needs of their patients. Specialty doctors and associate specialists can play a key role in setting standards within teams, monitoring and delivering these standards ensuring that the clinical care delivered is based on the best available evidence, supporting colleagues,raising concerns within the team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will agree a job plan with the Medical Lead and Supervising consultant.Specialty doctors and associate specialists, like all other psychiatrists, contribute to the assessment and management of the comorbid physical healthcare needs of their patients. Specialty doctors and associate specialists can play a key role in setting standards within teams, monitoring and delivering these standards ensuring that the clinical care delivered is based on the best available evidence, supporting colleagues,raising concerns within the team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered medical practitioner with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Section 12 approval (or eligibility for Section 12 approval).
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- A diploma in Psychiatry or MRCPsych or equivalent.
- Clinical experience in a range of services within General Adult Psychiatry.
- Interest in working towards AC status.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in General Adult Psychiatry with at least two years in an approved training scheme.
- Experience of working in community settings in General Adult Psychiatry.
- Ability to work well in Multidisciplinary teams.
- 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
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
Desirable
- Clinical experience in a range of services within General Adult Psychiatry.
Management
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical problem solving in interdisciplinary areas
- Possession of good organisational skills
Personal Skills
Essential
- Be able to actively listen and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Other
Essential
- Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered medical practitioner with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Section 12 approval (or eligibility for Section 12 approval).
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- A diploma in Psychiatry or MRCPsych or equivalent.
- Clinical experience in a range of services within General Adult Psychiatry.
- Interest in working towards AC status.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in General Adult Psychiatry with at least two years in an approved training scheme.
- Experience of working in community settings in General Adult Psychiatry.
- Ability to work well in Multidisciplinary teams.
- 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
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
Desirable
- Clinical experience in a range of services within General Adult Psychiatry.
Management
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical problem solving in interdisciplinary areas
- Possession of good organisational skills
Personal Skills
Essential
- Be able to actively listen and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Other
Essential
- Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
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).
