Job summary
The post offered is that of a full-time substantive Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry covering Islington Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team (ICRHTT) 5PA, and the Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service, (MHCAS) 5PA.Both services are co-located at The Highgate Mental Health Centre, Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 4NX.Integral to the ICRHTT sessions is liaison to Drayton Park Women's Crisis House, 32 Drayton Park, London, N5 1PB and Crisis Single Point of Access (C-SPA)
This is a replacement post and full-time substantive position for 10 Programmed Activities and has arisen due to the promotion & overseas secondment of previous post holders.The position may suit one full time or two part time consultants
The role of the consultant is to be the clinical lead of the teams and to ensure high, quality, patient-centred, effective, safe and efficient care is delivered by the team.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached JD for details about the Consultant Psychiatrist role, the role is located at The Highgate Mental Health Centre (Dartmouth Park Hill, London N19 5JG)
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide overall clinical leadership for the CRHTT as well as direct clinical assessments and consultations for the team, including the following:
Daily Medical input, consultation and clinical leadership to the team and overall clinical responsibility for patients referred to the team. Medical input and leadership in care planning and risk assessment for patients under the team. Regular clinical supervision as required of the two full-time Specialty Grade Psychiatrists and to Specialist and Core Psychiatry trainees contributing sessions to the team. Carrying out Mental Health Act assessments when required. Regular clinical liaison with the relevant community, inpatient, liaison and perinatal teams and their Consultants. Close clinical liaison with the inpatient service, helping facilitate early discharge of patients back into the community where appropriate. Weekly attendance at the bed management meeting. Clinical leadership in facilitating physical health care checks for all patients under the team. Regular direct assessments of patients referred to the team with a focus on complex cases and high risk. Regular lead reviews of patients admitted to the Drayton Park Womens Crisis house and Highbury Grove Crisis Resource Centre. (This mainly involves telephone oversight and advice of their patients as they operate as an autonomous service but may involve direct assessments when required.) Minimum twice-weekly multi-disciplinary chart reviews of all patients under the team. Medical report writing as and when required. Close liaison as required with GPs referring to the team. Assist with Serious Incident investigations and complaints when required. Provide second opinions for Consultant colleagues if requested. Support Clinical Governance projects, particularly audits projects in the Division plan. Provide annual and study leave cover for colleagues Ensure that a structured programme of learning is in place for medical students when attached to the team. Attend and participate in Consultants' and Management meetings to keep informed of service issues and developments, including the Clinical Advisory Group, Medical Advisory Group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide overall clinical leadership for the CRHTT as well as direct clinical assessments and consultations for the team, including the following:
Daily Medical input, consultation and clinical leadership to the team and overall clinical responsibility for patients referred to the team. Medical input and leadership in care planning and risk assessment for patients under the team. Regular clinical supervision as required of the two full-time Specialty Grade Psychiatrists and to Specialist and Core Psychiatry trainees contributing sessions to the team. Carrying out Mental Health Act assessments when required. Regular clinical liaison with the relevant community, inpatient, liaison and perinatal teams and their Consultants. Close clinical liaison with the inpatient service, helping facilitate early discharge of patients back into the community where appropriate. Weekly attendance at the bed management meeting. Clinical leadership in facilitating physical health care checks for all patients under the team. Regular direct assessments of patients referred to the team with a focus on complex cases and high risk. Regular lead reviews of patients admitted to the Drayton Park Womens Crisis house and Highbury Grove Crisis Resource Centre. (This mainly involves telephone oversight and advice of their patients as they operate as an autonomous service but may involve direct assessments when required.) Minimum twice-weekly multi-disciplinary chart reviews of all patients under the team. Medical report writing as and when required. Close liaison as required with GPs referring to the team. Assist with Serious Incident investigations and complaints when required. Provide second opinions for Consultant colleagues if requested. Support Clinical Governance projects, particularly audits projects in the Division plan. Provide annual and study leave cover for colleagues Ensure that a structured programme of learning is in place for medical students when attached to the team. Attend and participate in Consultants' and Management meetings to keep informed of service issues and developments, including the Clinical Advisory Group, Medical Advisory Group.
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)
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
Desirable
- Other relevant post-graduate qualification
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
- Training as a Consultant mentor
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 & experience of the full range mental disorders including those with severe enduring mental illnesses & personality disorders.
- Experience in the assessment and management of complex clinical cases including experience of crisis / emergency high risk presentations.
- Expertise in risk assessment, formulation and management
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding practices
- Experience of community psychiatry and interest and experience of working with individuals with severe personality difficulties/disorders
- Experience in work place based assessments of doctors in training
- 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
- Willingness to participate in research as appropriate and within the context of the duties of the post
Desirable
- Experience in teaching small and large groups
- Experience in developing policies and protocols.
- Experience of service development.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence others.
- Good knowledge of and ability to use both spoken and written English
- Ability to organise workload and manage time and delegate responsibility where appropriate
- Ability to practise as an independent Consultant Psychiatrist.
- Thoroughness and attention to detail in clinical matters
- Sensitivity to needs of all patients and carers.
- Sensitivity and awareness in clients and staff from different cultures, ethnicities, gender and sexual orientations.
- Teaching and supervision skills for undergraduate medical students, doctors in training and multi-professional staff
- 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 the clinical lead
- Experience in undertaking clinical audit, investigating serious incidents and handling complaints
Desirable
- A special interest or willingness to develop one in an area which helps to meet the needs of the Trust
- Experience in successfully delivering 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)
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
Desirable
- Other relevant post-graduate qualification
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
- Training as a Consultant mentor
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 & experience of the full range mental disorders including those with severe enduring mental illnesses & personality disorders.
- Experience in the assessment and management of complex clinical cases including experience of crisis / emergency high risk presentations.
- Expertise in risk assessment, formulation and management
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding practices
- Experience of community psychiatry and interest and experience of working with individuals with severe personality difficulties/disorders
- Experience in work place based assessments of doctors in training
- 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
- Willingness to participate in research as appropriate and within the context of the duties of the post
Desirable
- Experience in teaching small and large groups
- Experience in developing policies and protocols.
- Experience of service development.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence others.
- Good knowledge of and ability to use both spoken and written English
- Ability to organise workload and manage time and delegate responsibility where appropriate
- Ability to practise as an independent Consultant Psychiatrist.
- Thoroughness and attention to detail in clinical matters
- Sensitivity to needs of all patients and carers.
- Sensitivity and awareness in clients and staff from different cultures, ethnicities, gender and sexual orientations.
- Teaching and supervision skills for undergraduate medical students, doctors in training and multi-professional staff
- 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 the clinical lead
- Experience in undertaking clinical audit, investigating serious incidents and handling complaints
Desirable
- A special interest or willingness to develop one in an area which helps to meet the needs of the Trust
- Experience in successfully delivering 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).
