Job summary
The Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit to a Specialty Doctor Posts at Lyndon CMHT, as part of the Solihull HUB.
We are looking for a candidate with a primary medical degree and full GMC registration, Section 12 approval, at least 4 years experience or equivalent in postgraduate training in the UK or equivalent EEA training, with at least 2 years training experience in Psychiatry. MRCPsych, at least Part 1 or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry is desirable.
For further details / informal visits contact: For an informal discussion regarding the posts, please contact Dr Greening on 0121 301 4800; Dr Teeluckdharry (Clinical Director) can also be contacted on 0121 301 4790/0121 301 5300
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will work with wither Dr Greening , as part of the Lyndon CMHT in Solihull. You will join two senior Consultants, clinical lead and team manager, CPNs, psychologists, OTs, physical health nurses and other professionals. We have an ANP (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) who carries their own case-load and runs their own clinic, alongside a GPVTS trainee and an FY1 trainee.
About us
Dr Greening is the Head of School of Psychiatry in the West Midlands, and regularly has ST trainees alongside her.. There will be close supervision and support provided. the successful candidates' career development will be strongly supported, looking to further training or a special interest.
A feature of Solihull is how the main mental health services are still within the umbrella of BSMHFT Trust; therefore, we have excellent relationships with other local NHS services, including EIS, CAMHS, Drug and alcohol service, Older adults services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are co-located with the local Social care team and the home Treatment Team. Community services within our trust have been rated good at the last CQC visit. You will work closely with the rest of the team. You will assess patients with a range of difficulties, up to a moderate complexity, with the support of your named Consultant. You will carry a caseload and your patients will have access to a daily, robust duty system when in crisis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are co-located with the local Social care team and the home Treatment Team. Community services within our trust have been rated good at the last CQC visit. You will work closely with the rest of the team. You will assess patients with a range of difficulties, up to a moderate complexity, with the support of your named Consultant. You will carry a caseload and your patients will have access to a daily, robust duty system when in crisis.
Person Specification
scoring
Essential
- Recognised basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise.
- Eligibility for approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
- Substantial experience of psychiatry including working with people suffering from severe mental illness, preferably (or mostly) in a community setting.
- Experience of working with a limited degree of supervision and clinical ability, consistent with the seniority of the post
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing service needs.
- Ability to work across teams and disciplinary boundaries in a collaborative and flexible style.
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Ability to work with diverse communities
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
- Skills in working with individuals who are difficult to engage
- Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet
- A good understanding of the RiO electronic clinical record system.
- Knowledge of risk management
- Ability to fulfil any required travel.
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Ability to communicate in a second language
Person Specification
scoring
Essential
- Recognised basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise.
- Eligibility for approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
- Substantial experience of psychiatry including working with people suffering from severe mental illness, preferably (or mostly) in a community setting.
- Experience of working with a limited degree of supervision and clinical ability, consistent with the seniority of the post
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing service needs.
- Ability to work across teams and disciplinary boundaries in a collaborative and flexible style.
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Ability to work with diverse communities
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
- Skills in working with individuals who are difficult to engage
- Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet
- A good understanding of the RiO electronic clinical record system.
- Knowledge of risk management
- Ability to fulfil any required travel.
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Ability to communicate in a second language
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
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).
