Job summary
This is a substantive Consultant post within Older Persons Mental Health Services. The post-holder will provide Consultant input into the Older Persons' Recovery Team and the Memory Assessment and Treatment Service. The post holder will provide Consultant clinical input including face to face patient assessment for complex cases and be one of the senior medical leads. This post makes up a total whole-time equivalence of 1.4wte Psychiatrists. The post holders will work closely together to deliver the borough-wide community services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide Consultant clinical input including face to face patient assessment for complex cases and be one of the senior medical leads.The consultant will be expected to have a flexible weekly timetable designed to respond in a timely and reasonable manner to the needs of patients and carers as well as of team members for support and advice as necessary. The post-holder will work through advice and supervision with direct patient contact as required; this is a district-wide service with rapid throughput of patients and a need for prompt and flexible decision making. This more fluid style of working does not allow for easy quantification of workload.The Consultant is expected to manage their own diary as they determine, with the support of a secretary. As this is a part-time role, the urgent duties of this post during non-clinical sessions are covered flexibly by the other Older Adult Psychiatrists working in the Care Group and where appropriate by Nurse and Psychologist Consultant colleagues.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
- Have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7.5, Speaking 7.5, Reading 7.5, and Writing 7.5
- Clinical supervision experience/skills. The attitude and potential to develop a leadership role within the service with special emphasis on leading on quality and clinical standards and engaging in service improvement
- Ability to undertake training/mentoring of medical staff in junior grades and enthusiasm for education
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and license to practice.
- Entry on Specialist Register in or Older Adult Psychiatry.
Desirable
- MRC Psych or equivalent higher qualification.
- Higher Specialist Training in Older Adult Psychiatry (e.g. SpR scheme).
- MD, Management qualification, other professional qualification (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT).
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a range of Psychiatry settings.
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Prior experience working as a Consultant in Psychiatry.
- Evidence of development of special interest
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
- Have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7.5, Speaking 7.5, Reading 7.5, and Writing 7.5
- Clinical supervision experience/skills. The attitude and potential to develop a leadership role within the service with special emphasis on leading on quality and clinical standards and engaging in service improvement
- Ability to undertake training/mentoring of medical staff in junior grades and enthusiasm for education
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and license to practice.
- Entry on Specialist Register in or Older Adult Psychiatry.
Desirable
- MRC Psych or equivalent higher qualification.
- Higher Specialist Training in Older Adult Psychiatry (e.g. SpR scheme).
- MD, Management qualification, other professional qualification (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT).
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a range of Psychiatry settings.
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Prior experience working as a Consultant in Psychiatry.
- Evidence of development of special interest
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care
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).
