Job summary
This is a LAS (Locum Appointment for Service) post in General Adult Psychiatry (ST4-6) in the Complex Depression, Anxiety and Trauma Team (CDAT) & North Islington Rehabilitation and Recovery Team (NIRRT) based at 1 Lowther Road, Islington, N7 8US.It is available from 1st September 2024 for 11 months until 5th August 2025 has arisen due to ST rota vacancy.
Main duties of the job
You will have medical responsibility for patients in CDAT & NIRRT. You will conduct full psychiatric assessments either at the team base or in patients' homes. Following an assessment, you will formulate management plans. You will carry out risk assessments on all new cases and ensure risks are addressed in management plans. You will record clinical information, including all diagnoses, medication, risk assessments, DIALOG+ rating scales and DIALOG+ care plans and outcome all appointments using the Trust's electronic patient records system RIO, and update patients' records regularly. You will discuss your assessment and management plan with your consultant. You will send the GP and client a copy of your assessment within a week of assessment.
There are weekly team meetings, and you will take an active role within the Multidisciplinary Team at all stages of managing patients. This includes urgent assessments, joint reviews with team members and CPA reviews. Much of the work is multi-disciplinary, so you will have the opportunity to work with all members of the team. You will dictate or type letters to GPs after each patient contact or change in management plan to keep them informed and record changes in management on RIO.
About us
The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD and person specification documents for the LAS position - General Adult Psychiatry at the North Islington Rehabilitation & Recovery service (1 Lowther Road, London N7 8US)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD and person specification documents for the LAS position - General Adult Psychiatry at the North Islington Rehabilitation & Recovery service (1 Lowther Road, London N7 8US)
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice. Must be on the specialist register or within 6 months of gaining a Certificate of Completion of Training
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent higher qualification in psychiatry
- Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as a Responsible Clinician
Desirable
- Other relevant post-graduate qualification
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing
- Training up to date to be an approved trainer/clinical supervisor in line with GMC recognition and approval of trainers which is overseen by the LETB
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and observance of the requirements and duties of a doctor laid down by the GMC in Good Medical Practice.
- Clinical knowledge of the full range mental disorders.
- Experience in the assessment of complex clinical cases involving severe and enduring mental illness and significant risk histories and the ability to assertively engage and manage such cases.
- Expertise in a comprehensive range of evidence based treatment and case management options including pharmacotherapy.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding practices
- Experience of community psychiatry and interest /experience of working in community setting
Desirable
- Experience in work place based assessments of doctors in training
- Experience in teaching small and large groups
- Knowledge of clinical commissioning and external organisations that interface with an NHS Trust.
- Experience in organising and chairing meetings.
- Good understanding of Trust governance structures, especially clinical governance
- An understanding of the role of research within the wider service
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence others.
- Ability to practice as an independent Specialty Doctor.
- Thoroughness and attention to detail in clinical matters
- Sensitivity and awareness in clients and staff from different cultures, ethnicities, gender and sexual orientations.
- Ability to work in a team environment and to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multidisciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
- Ability to take on the role and responsibilities of a Specialty Doctor within the team
Desirable
- special interest or willingness to develop in an area which helps to meet the needs of the Trust
- Experience in undertaking clinical audit, investigating serious incidents and handling complaints
- Experience in research projects
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice. Must be on the specialist register or within 6 months of gaining a Certificate of Completion of Training
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent higher qualification in psychiatry
- Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as a Responsible Clinician
Desirable
- Other relevant post-graduate qualification
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing
- Training up to date to be an approved trainer/clinical supervisor in line with GMC recognition and approval of trainers which is overseen by the LETB
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and observance of the requirements and duties of a doctor laid down by the GMC in Good Medical Practice.
- Clinical knowledge of the full range mental disorders.
- Experience in the assessment of complex clinical cases involving severe and enduring mental illness and significant risk histories and the ability to assertively engage and manage such cases.
- Expertise in a comprehensive range of evidence based treatment and case management options including pharmacotherapy.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding practices
- Experience of community psychiatry and interest /experience of working in community setting
Desirable
- Experience in work place based assessments of doctors in training
- Experience in teaching small and large groups
- Knowledge of clinical commissioning and external organisations that interface with an NHS Trust.
- Experience in organising and chairing meetings.
- Good understanding of Trust governance structures, especially clinical governance
- An understanding of the role of research within the wider service
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence others.
- Ability to practice as an independent Specialty Doctor.
- Thoroughness and attention to detail in clinical matters
- Sensitivity and awareness in clients and staff from different cultures, ethnicities, gender and sexual orientations.
- Ability to work in a team environment and to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multidisciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
- Ability to take on the role and responsibilities of a Specialty Doctor within the team
Desirable
- special interest or willingness to develop in an area which helps to meet the needs of the Trust
- Experience in undertaking clinical audit, investigating serious incidents and handling complaints
- Experience in research projects
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).
