Job summary
BSMHFT is excited to present our new progression posts for psychiatrists interested in working towards entry onto the Specialist Register via the CESR route.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and an appreciation of the opportunities and challenges of working within culturally diverse areas of Birmingham. You will have sound clinical skills and be approved, or eligible for approval, under Section 12 of the MHA. You will have full registration with the General Medical Council and experience of psychiatry at a Core Training grade. You will be encouraged to participate in continuing professional development, audit, research, teaching.
Part of this great opportunity will provide:
- Personalised portfolio
- Access to the RCPsych's CPD Online
- Support in gaining research competencies
- 1.5 SPA sessions per week
- Involvement in our academic programme & teaching
- Regular clinical supervision & separate CESR mentor
- Specialty Doctor Tutor support & CESR / support forums
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical input in the integrated acute care pathway. The routine work involves assessing new patients referred to home treatment and the ongoing treatment and management of patients under the care of home treatment for management and treatment of acute psychiatric episodes. In-reach to the acute wards to support and identify patients suitable to continue their treatment under the home treatment team is also a component of the model of care and service delivery.
About us
We have obtained additional investment to augment our current crisis resolution and home treatment teams with key additional staff including specialty grade psychiatrists. This means that we now have the opportunity to recruit 7 more doctors to our home treatment service. Our investment means that there will be posts across our North, West, Central, South Birmingham and our Solihull teams. The post holder will be based at one of the 5 home treatment team bases which are listed at the bottom of the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With hands on support from consultant colleagues, including portfolio development and exposure to a wide range of experience (including Psychotherapy) to aid competency achievement, this is a great opportunity for experienced psychiatrists, looking to make the next move in their career.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr Sanjit Koul, Consultant Psychiatrist in Home Treatment and Clinical Lead 07812 260799
Or Mr Kerry Webb, Clinical Director for Acute Care 0121 301 2318
Job description
Job responsibilities
With hands on support from consultant colleagues, including portfolio development and exposure to a wide range of experience (including Psychotherapy) to aid competency achievement, this is a great opportunity for experienced psychiatrists, looking to make the next move in their career.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr Sanjit Koul, Consultant Psychiatrist in Home Treatment and Clinical Lead 07812 260799
Or Mr Kerry Webb, Clinical Director for Acute Care 0121 301 2318
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Recognised basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Eligibility for approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of psychiatry, i.e. not less than 3 years including working with people suffering from severe mental illness, preferably in an acute setting
- Experience of working with a limited degree of supervision and clinical ability, consistent with the seniority of the post
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the crisis resolution home treatment or acute inpatient setting
Skills
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Ability to communicate in a second language
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use IT, including electronic medical records, e-mail and the internet
- Knowledge of risk management
Personal
Essential
- Ability to fulfil any required travel
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Recognised basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Eligibility for approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of psychiatry, i.e. not less than 3 years including working with people suffering from severe mental illness, preferably in an acute setting
- Experience of working with a limited degree of supervision and clinical ability, consistent with the seniority of the post
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the crisis resolution home treatment or acute inpatient setting
Skills
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Ability to communicate in a second language
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use IT, including electronic medical records, e-mail and the internet
- Knowledge of risk management
Personal
Essential
- Ability to fulfil any required travel
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).
