Foundation Doctor - Diamond Ward

455 North London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

These posts are mainly to fill posts left vacant by unfilled Deanery Foundation year 1 or 2 post.. This is an in-patient post based at the Highgate West Mental Health Centre, Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5NX.

Main duties of the job

Diamond Ward (Highgate West) is a 17-bed male acute treatment ward. It specialises in the treatment of patients with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, depression and personality disorder, with associated challenging behaviours/risks. The focus is in detailed clinical and risk assessment with a view to starting early effective treatment. The clinical lead for the team is Dr Kavinda Gunathillaka, Consultant Psychiatrist. The post would involves working closely with other MDT members such as nursing staff, psychiatrists, OTs and psychologists.

Tasks would include participating in daily MDT meetings and ward rounds (clinical reviews), clerking in new patients, reviewing patients' mental and physical health, ordering relevant investigations, performing physical examinations, blood tests and ECGs and participating in the out of hours core trainee rota. The foundation doctor would be working under the close supervision of Dr Gunathillaka, his specialty doctor and core trainees.

The post may be based full time in Diamond Ward or may be split between Diamond and another treatment ward in Highgate Mental Health Centre. If the post is split it will involve 3 days per week in Diamond and 2 days per week in another ward. The post has arisen because of a gap due to the post not being filled by a Deanery foundation doctor.

About us

Join us at an exciting time for Barnet, Haringey and Enfield Mental Health NHS Trust and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust. After three years working in Partnership, we are due to create a new Trust, to be known as the North London NHS Foundation Trust on 1 November 2024, subject to Secretary of State approval. Join us to be part of the North

London Way as we: o Collaborate at every level by living our Values to create the right conditions for us all to work togethero Develop our new Trust culture, to help make our new Trust a great place to work and to receive great careo Empower our teams to lead the planned improvements in our services, by skilling them and giving them the tools to make the changeso Focus on delivering excellence at every level to improve our performance and ensure consistently high quality care across all our serviceso Ensure that research, Quality Improvement and technology lead the way and are embedded in our serviceso Take a trauma informed approach to everything we doWe look forward to welcoming you to the new North London NHS Foundation Trust, where we work in the North London Way to deliver: Better Mental Health, Better Lives, Better Communities.

Date posted

07 November 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£32,398 to £43,923 a year Plus £2,162 of London Zone Weighting per year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-ME589

Job locations

Highgate West Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5NX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached spec on the Foundation Doctor - Diamond Ward role, this role is based at Highgate West Mental Health Centre (Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5NX).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached spec on the Foundation Doctor - Diamond Ward role, this role is based at Highgate West Mental Health Centre (Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5NX).

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent qualification
Full GMC registration
Good written and spoken English

Skills

Essential

Good clinical skills
Good interpersonal skills
Emotional and Personal Resilience. Ability to cope with stress

Other details

Essential

Interest in in-patient psychiatry

Desirable

Ability to start work December 2024

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent qualification
Full GMC registration
Good written and spoken English

Skills

Essential

Good clinical skills
Good interpersonal skills
Emotional and Personal Resilience. Ability to cope with stress

Other details

Essential

Interest in in-patient psychiatry

Desirable

Ability to start work December 2024

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

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).