Job summary
This is a new post, initially for 12 months, made possible by new funding for a commissioned ADHD service. In the first instance this new funding aims to minimise service backlogs with the longer term goal of creating a sustainable adult neurodevelopmental service with the newly formed ASD pathway.
In the unlikely even that this post is not continued the candidate will rotate within the Trust as this is a permanent post. This post is flexible and will support the CESR route upon agreement with local AMD.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work closely as a key member of the programme team, bringing a hands-on and practical approach and helping to define, lead and drive change. The role represents a unique opportunity to help shape and deliver an ambitious and radical programme of change, co-produced with colleagues from across the health and care landscape and with service users - for the benefit of our local populations.
The doctor will play a major role in working with different professionals and managers in delivering a high-quality service for adults with mental health difficulties within an exciting and newly formed 'Mental Health and Wellbeing' Team. They will be part one of the biggest transformations within UK mental health services. The consultant will play a lead role in Waltham Forest in helping the Trust work directly with GPs, peer support workers, primary care networks, the local authority, and UCLP to both maintain high standards of care and develop local services.
About us
This is a new post, initially for 12 months, made possible by new funding for a commissioned ADHD service. In the first instance this new funding aims to minimise service backlogs with the longer term goal of creating a sustainable adult neurodevelopmental service with the newly formed ASD pathway.
In the unlikely even that this post is not continued the candidate will rotate within the Trust as this is a permanent post. This post is flexible and will support the CESR route upon agreement with local AMD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job profile of the successful candidate will include new patient assessments, direct liaison with Primary Care Networks, Child and Adolescent Teams, the ASD team and any relevant third sector resource within Waltham Forest. They will, along with colleagues, be instrumental in implementing and maturing the ADHD service within Waltham Forest. The community team has access to inpatient beds at Goodmayes hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job profile of the successful candidate will include new patient assessments, direct liaison with Primary Care Networks, Child and Adolescent Teams, the ASD team and any relevant third sector resource within Waltham Forest. They will, along with colleagues, be instrumental in implementing and maturing the ADHD service within Waltham Forest. The community team has access to inpatient beds at Goodmayes hospital.
Person Specification
Experience based
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Experience with mental health settings
Desirable
- Section 12 Approval
- MRCPsych
- Extensive experience within adult ADHD settings
- Experience with audit and/or QI settings
Person Specification
Experience based
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Experience with mental health settings
Desirable
- Section 12 Approval
- MRCPsych
- Extensive experience within adult ADHD settings
- Experience with audit and/or QI settings
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).
