Job summary
Consultant
in Forensic Outreach Liaison Service for Learning
Disability
Newton
Lodge, Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield WF1 3SP
Permanent, full time, 10 Programmed Activities per
week plus on-call
(part time may be considered)
South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust are
recruiting for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Forensic Outreach Liaison Service for
Learning Disability based
at Newton Lodge, Fieldhead Hospital,
Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield WF1 3SP).
This role plays a vital part in ensuring our patients receive the care
that they need and will be an integral role within the Forensic Outreach Liaison Service for Learning Disability.
As a Trust were passionate about helping people reach their
potential and live well in their communities by providing high-quality care in
the right place at the right time. If youre kind, caring and compassionate;
you put the person first and in the centre; you know that families and carers
matter; you are respectful, honest, open and transparent; you seek to improve
and aim to be outstanding; and youre relevant today and ready for tomorrow, we
want you. How we work is as important to us as what we do. Our values and how
we behave really matter to us.
Please see supporting documents for the full advert.
Main duties of the job
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to
join a friendly, supportive and experienced team. The postholder will
work an experienced team of professionals, to ensure that all patients receive
high quality care. The team comprises of
multitude of experienced professionals, who are looking forward to welcoming a
new Psychiatrist.
The Trust is on a journey to become rated Outstanding
by the CQC and also to ensure its a great place to work, therefore there has
never been a better to time to join, as evidenced by the 27 new doctors
that have chosen our Trust in 2023.
What you will get:
Medical Mentoring
Supportive and friendly colleagues
New Consultants programme
Support to achieve Approved Clinician status if
applicable
Support to obtain CESR if applicable
Weekly academic teaching
Leadership and Development opportunities,
including opportunity to become an appraiser.
Generous study leave allowance
Generous relocation allowance (if applicable)
Advanced health and wellbeing offering,
including access to physical health checks.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this
exciting post, please do not hesitate to contact Dr
P Mahapatra or Prof. Thiyagesh for a further discussion:
Dr P
Mahapatra, 07526 899555 prabhat.mahapatra@swyt.nhs.uk
Prof.
S Thiyagesh, Chief Medical Officer Tel: 01924 316305 / subha.thiyagesh@swyt.nhs.uk
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The advert, job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The advert, job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.
Person Specification
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- 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.
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA. Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-
- professional team and liaise with a wide variety of
- agencies
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
- Ability to work in and lead team.
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Participated in continuous professional development.
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.
- Able to lead Case-Based Discussion Groups.
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych.
- Additional clinical qualifications.
Transport
Desirable
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Forensic Psychiatry or Learning Disabilities with special interest in forensic psychiatry, or within six months of gaining.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment.
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within three months of appointment.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Smart professional appearance.
Professional & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence and leadership skills.
- Able to work flexibly and efficiently prioritise conflicting demands.
- Able to effectively manage time and resources within
- a team.
- Able to use electronic records.
- Commitment to annual appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- Demonstrates proactive leadership. Demonstrates problem solving skills.
- Has cared for close family / friend with mental health needs.
Person Specification
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- 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.
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA. Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-
- professional team and liaise with a wide variety of
- agencies
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
- Ability to work in and lead team.
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Participated in continuous professional development.
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.
- Able to lead Case-Based Discussion Groups.
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych.
- Additional clinical qualifications.
Transport
Desirable
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Forensic Psychiatry or Learning Disabilities with special interest in forensic psychiatry, or within six months of gaining.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment.
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within three months of appointment.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Smart professional appearance.
Professional & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence and leadership skills.
- Able to work flexibly and efficiently prioritise conflicting demands.
- Able to effectively manage time and resources within
- a team.
- Able to use electronic records.
- Commitment to annual appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- Demonstrates proactive leadership. Demonstrates problem solving skills.
- Has cared for close family / friend with mental health needs.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
