NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

ST4-6 General Adult Psychiatry - 6 month fixed term

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Job summary

The post holder will have a central role in providing medical input within the newly formed community Mental Health & Wellness Team, an integral part of the transformation programme of community mental health services in the borough. The new team places a strong emphasis on systemic, trauma-informed working and continuity of care.

Duties will include assessing and reviewing patients in clinic/with home visits, devising treatment plans, clear documentation and correspondence with the relevant colleagues to ensure plans are actioned. You will work closely with the other members of the multidisciplinary team (including nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists and peer-support workers) to ensure that patients are provided with the highest standards of care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their care,whilst undertaking administrative duties associated with patient care.To be active members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and to attend weekly Complex Cases meetings and the referrals and allocations meeting.Where appropriate, participate and play a leadership role in the assessment and management of cases with severe and enduring mental health disorders.To play a role in the interface with primary care networks, ARRS potholders, social services, and peer support workers toacross neighbourhood teams when neededTo provide liaison with the inpatient medical team for patients, including attending CPA and discharge planning meetings.To provide in-service training and supervision to junior doctors and other non-consultant-gradedoctorsMulti-Disciplinary Team members.To contribute to the teaching of medical students and trainee doctors.To participate in weekly teachingTo be part of Clinical Governance, including participation in audit and quality improvement

About us

The team works with people with a range of mental health problems from moderate psychological difficulties (e.g. mood/anxiety disorders which cannot be managed in Primary Care) to those with severe and enduring mental illnesses who require care coordination. You will have weekly supervision with one of the Consultant Psychiatrists in the team.

Date posted

12 January 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£33,790 to £53,132 a year Per annum, London allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

395-MED202-23

Job locations

Jane Atkinson Centre

Walthamstow

E17 3HP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical support is highly flexible and will be tailored according to your individual needs and experience. There are also many opportunities for continuing professional development hosted by the Trusts well-resourced Medical Education Department.

Please check attached JDPS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check attached JDPS

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

MRCPsych completed
Has or is eligible for Approved Clinician Status
Experience in Audit QI

Desirable

Use of the Open Dialogue Model

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

MRCPsych completed
Has or is eligible for Approved Clinician Status
Experience in Audit QI

Desirable

Use of the Open Dialogue Model

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

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Jane Atkinson Centre

Walthamstow

E17 3HP

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Jane Atkinson Centre

Walthamstow

E17 3HP

Employer's website

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