Job summary
This is a whole time Specialist Psychiatrist post within the Acute Care Pathway in Adult Mental Health Services with on call. The post-holder will be an Approved Clinician and provide Responsible Clinician input to Mulberry House (Adult Acute Inpatient Ward).
This post is suitable for:
a. established Specialist Psychiatrists who are currently Approved Clinicians, and/or
b. as a developmental post for those seeking to develop in role to access the Specialist Register via the Portfolio Route. or
c. we would also welcome applications from Specialty Doctors who are not yet Approved Clinicians, but who seek to achieve AC status in this role as a development post (in this case, the applicant would remain on a Specialty Doctor pay scale during the development period and move to the full role when AC status is gained. During this time, the role of RC would be held by the supervising consultant given the doctor time to shadow and get evidence for the AC submission. This would be expected to take up to 18 months).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide senior psychiatric input to the in-patient unit. Duties will include:
- Psychiatric assessments and initial management of patients admitted to Mulberry Ward
- Review and management of treatment effectiveness
- Key role in determining suitability of patients for early discharge into Home Treatment under the continued care of the post-holder
- Working closely with the Trust Patient Flow Team around robust bed management
- Preparation of psychiatric reports for and attendance at mental health tribunals/Managers Hearings
- Responsible clinician for patients admitted under the Mental Health Act
- To conduct multidisciplinary meetings, ward rounds and CPA reviews.
- Provide clinical leadership to the in-patient team.
- Play a leading role in Business/Management Meetings for the In-patient Unit
- Supervision of medical and nursing staff in the Unit.
- The post holder will take a lead in service development and the implementation of any changes to practice as required in line with evolving evidence and tailored to meet local need.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
- Meets criteria for Specialist Grade role (12 years postgrad, at least 6 years in Psychiatric specialty)
- Either established Approved Clinician OR eligible to submit portfolio for AC approval within first 12-18 months in post
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent higher qualification
- MD, Management qualification, other professional qualification (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within General Adult Psychiatry
- 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 in inpatient psychiatric settings
- Evidence of development of special interest
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care
- Other special interest/expertise relevant to the post
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- oAll 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 If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples, they must provide supporting evidence.
Further Training
Essential
- Knowledge of research processes
- Committed to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of NHS management structures and systems
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel between hospital sites and work within the community. Ensuring that you are able to your commitments and respond to emergencies in an appropriate and timely manner
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
- Eligibility to reside and work in the UK
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Desirable
- Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
- Meets criteria for Specialist Grade role (12 years postgrad, at least 6 years in Psychiatric specialty)
- Either established Approved Clinician OR eligible to submit portfolio for AC approval within first 12-18 months in post
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent higher qualification
- MD, Management qualification, other professional qualification (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within General Adult Psychiatry
- 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 in inpatient psychiatric settings
- Evidence of development of special interest
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care
- Other special interest/expertise relevant to the post
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- oAll 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 If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples, they must provide supporting evidence.
Further Training
Essential
- Knowledge of research processes
- Committed to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of NHS management structures and systems
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel between hospital sites and work within the community. Ensuring that you are able to your commitments and respond to emergencies in an appropriate and timely manner
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
- Eligibility to reside and work in the UK
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Desirable
- Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
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).
