Consultant Psychiatrist Home Treatment and Crisis Team

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

The closing date is 02 April 2025

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Job summary

This is an exciting time to join RdaSH and you will be able to influence and shape our continuous improvement. We are looking for dynamic and flexible candidates with a good understanding of the role of the consultant and the ability to work in an appropriately boundaried way whilst displaying clear clinical leadership and support to the MDT. The postholder will be a leading member of the community multidisciplinary team.

You will be primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service and also to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, working with the Service manager and the rest of the team to enhance and steer the development of the service.

Main duties of the job

The Crisis team provides a crisis line and urgent mental health assessment across the city of Doncaster. The team operates within an open referral system accepting self-referrals, professional referrals and all NHS 111 for mental health. The team operates 24 hours per day throughout the year.

The Home Treatment team is a multi-disciplinary team delivering home based intervention as an alternative to hospital admission. The service carries a caseload between 30-35 clients at anyone time, supporting early discharge pathway from our acute inpatient service as well as completing the gatekeeping functionality for all informal admissions.

Additionally, the team provide important liaison with other doctors and MDT's in community teams, inpatient mental health services and primary care.

Additionally, the team provide important liaison with other doctors and MDT's in community teams, inpatient mental health services and primary care.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DMS-026-A

Job locations

Onyx Centre

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT.
  • Previous experience within General Adult psychiatry. Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of care settings. Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
  • Approved or eligible for approval under Section 12(2) of MHA 1983 Approved or eligible for Approved Clinician Status. Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance for the role. Eligibility to work/reside in the UK. Satisfactory DBS clearance. Ability to commute effectively within the Trusts geographical area. Ability to fulfil all duties of the post including on-call.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT.
  • Previous experience within General Adult psychiatry. Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of care settings. Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
  • Approved or eligible for approval under Section 12(2) of MHA 1983 Approved or eligible for Approved Clinician Status. Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance for the role. Eligibility to work/reside in the UK. Satisfactory DBS clearance. Ability to commute effectively within the Trusts geographical area. Ability to fulfil all duties of the post including on-call.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Onyx Centre

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Onyx Centre

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Andrew Heighton

andrew.heighton@nhs.net

03000216000

Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DMS-026-A

Job locations

Onyx Centre

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


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