Job summary
We are looking for a middle-grade doctor with excellent personal values and commitment to patient care. You will be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team at Chichester ward, helping patients progress in their care pathway towards low secure wards or directly to the community. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to join a friendly, supportive and experienced team. The post holder will work directly with experienced Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists and Consultant Multi professional approved clinicians.
You will be supported in developing excellent relational security skills and risk assessment and management of patients, the majority of whom have come in contact with the criminal justice system due to their mental health difficulties. Opportunities will be there to get trained in structured professional judgement tools like HCR-20 and DUNDRUM. Based on experience, you may also gain exposure to access assessments, writing and giving evidence for Mental Health Tribunals, with a view of preparing for St4 posts in Forensic Psychiatry (if this is a desired career path). You will be part of a supportive medical peer group. Close supervision and help will be available at all times. You will be supported in CPD, audit, and QI projects, and in engaging in projects aligned with the directorates vision and needs.
Main duties of the job
Your primary duties
will include responding to the mental and physical health needs of 15
inpatients in a low secure ward. You will have very close supervision available
from a Consultant MPAC and will also be supported by the site GP for the management
of more complex physical health conditions. You will be expected to do regular
mental state examinations of patients under your care and provide reports and
feedback for 4 weekly care review meetings for each patient and also their 6
monthly CPA meetings. You will be expected to take part in a daytime frontline
rota to cover emergency physical and mental health situations on wards where
the middle-grade clinician is on leave. You will be expected to take part in
weekly doctors meeting and academic meetings. You will have opportunity to take
part in teaching undergraduate students on placement at Langdon hospital.
The role will appeal to individuals who wish to have a challenging but satisfying workload and to be part of an established, highly regarded service.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Personal Skills and Continuing Professional Development
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
- Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
- Punctuality/good time management.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Well organised.
- Commitment to process of CPD
Desirable
- Ability to critically examine practice.
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
- Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
- Ability to manage crises and act independently.
- Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
- Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies.
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
Desirable
- Up to date CPR training.
- Ability to apply psychological
- models to practical situations.
- Evidence based knowledge of forensic psychiatry.
- Knowledge of clinical risk management.
- Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- GMC registration.
Desirable
- Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in basic psychiatric training.
Desirable
- Experience at SHO level or above of working in the field of Forensic Psychiatry
Motivation, Practical Arrangements and Physical
Essential
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD
- Meets professional health requirements
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance to service need
Desirable
- Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post.
Person Specification
Personal Skills and Continuing Professional Development
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
- Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
- Punctuality/good time management.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Well organised.
- Commitment to process of CPD
Desirable
- Ability to critically examine practice.
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
- Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
- Ability to manage crises and act independently.
- Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
- Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies.
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
Desirable
- Up to date CPR training.
- Ability to apply psychological
- models to practical situations.
- Evidence based knowledge of forensic psychiatry.
- Knowledge of clinical risk management.
- Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- GMC registration.
Desirable
- Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in basic psychiatric training.
Desirable
- Experience at SHO level or above of working in the field of Forensic Psychiatry
Motivation, Practical Arrangements and Physical
Essential
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD
- Meets professional health requirements
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance to service need
Desirable
- Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post.
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).
