Job summary
We have a great opportunities for Specialty Doctors interested in supporting our Barnet South and West Core Community Teams through the ongoing work of the Community Transformation Programme, and providing high quality mental health care for adults . It is an exciting time to be working in Barnet and the North London NHS Foundation Trust where there is a commitment to developing equitable services for our local population and to reduce health inequalities.
We are looking for experienced clinicians with leadership skills who are passionate about developing and providing excellent mental health services who demonstrates our Trust values. Fixed term and permanent opportunities are available.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached JD / Person Spec for details on the Specality Doctor - West Core Team Role at Redhill Clinic
About us
The North London NHS Foundation Trust is the main mental health service provider in North London. We provide care and support to a population of 1.6m people in North London and also provide a range of more specialist mental health services to a wider population across London, surrounding counties and some national services. They include: General Adult Services (Inpatient Services, Crisis Services, Community Services, Talking Therapies), Rehabilitation Services, Children and Young People Mental Health Services, Older Adult Services, and Learning Disabilities and Autism Services. Our specialist services include Forensic and Prisons Services, Substance Misuse Services, the Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health Service, Specialist Eating Disorders Services, and Veterans' Mental Health Services. We are starting from a good place with both of our organisations having been rated as 'Good' during our latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections.
Job description
Job responsibilities
o Regular attendance at morning referral meetingso Provide leadership and supervision to the multidisciplinary Barnet South Core Team, especially when senior colleagues are away on leave.o Provide diagnostic assessment and treatment for individuals under the care of the team through clinic appointments at Redhill Clinic or via telephone appointments.o Complete documentation promptly allowing clinical letters to be sent to the GP efficiently.o Provide support to non-medical staff where a medical opinion is required.o Provide support in formulating treatment plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.o Ensure the review and care of patients physical health through liaison with other agencies including the patients GP and general hospital services.o Allocate time for carrying out home visits.o Support non-medical staff by attending to crisis situations and managing these effectively.o Regular attendance at weekly multidisciplinary team meetingo Promote mental health and independence for all peopleo Provide clinical and professional leadership in the service.o Provide support to carers and relatives of people, including them wherever possible and in care plans.o Facilitate access to a range of community orientated services to those who may need them.o Liaise effectively with other Trust services and external partner agencies in the best interests of patients.o Provide a service of the highest quality, within the limits of our resources.o Support non-medical colleagues in working independently.o Take part in management activities related to the post, or the wider service within which it is embedded.o Comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. MHA (1983) and MCA (2005).o Commit to ensuring fair access to services for all.o Comply with procedures on reporting concerns about professional conduct or competence of medical or other colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
o Regular attendance at morning referral meetingso Provide leadership and supervision to the multidisciplinary Barnet South Core Team, especially when senior colleagues are away on leave.o Provide diagnostic assessment and treatment for individuals under the care of the team through clinic appointments at Redhill Clinic or via telephone appointments.o Complete documentation promptly allowing clinical letters to be sent to the GP efficiently.o Provide support to non-medical staff where a medical opinion is required.o Provide support in formulating treatment plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.o Ensure the review and care of patients physical health through liaison with other agencies including the patients GP and general hospital services.o Allocate time for carrying out home visits.o Support non-medical staff by attending to crisis situations and managing these effectively.o Regular attendance at weekly multidisciplinary team meetingo Promote mental health and independence for all peopleo Provide clinical and professional leadership in the service.o Provide support to carers and relatives of people, including them wherever possible and in care plans.o Facilitate access to a range of community orientated services to those who may need them.o Liaise effectively with other Trust services and external partner agencies in the best interests of patients.o Provide a service of the highest quality, within the limits of our resources.o Support non-medical colleagues in working independently.o Take part in management activities related to the post, or the wider service within which it is embedded.o Comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. MHA (1983) and MCA (2005).o Commit to ensuring fair access to services for all.o Comply with procedures on reporting concerns about professional conduct or competence of medical or other colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date.
- At least 3 years postgraduate experience in psychiatry.
- Section 12 Approved or eligibility for it.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists UK or equivalent
- Additional degree or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training and clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with and mental disorders
- Experience with community psychiatry and with working in a multidisciplinary team.
- A doctor appointed to this grade shall have full registration with the General Medical Council and shall have at least 4 years of full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) of which at least 2 years will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Procedures
Desirable
- Experience in general medicine
- Experience in teaching with ability to use a wide range of teaching techniques and audio-visual aids
- Clinical supervision skills training
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
- Familiarity with a wide range of theoretical and clinical approaches.
- Ability to provide medical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team and to function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Clear thoughts on how to involve service users in service development and to provide a service which is experienced as being "service-user friendly"
- Practical experience in a short term psychological therapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of adult mental disorders and evidence based management interventions.
- Up to date knowledge of recent Dept of Health documents and NICE Guidelines.
- Negotiation skills
- Understanding of equal opportunities and appropriate training
Desirable
- Evidence of change management skills
- Experience in developing a service component
Organisation and planning
Essential
- Ability to effectively manage time and plan work independently.
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Willing to assist with multidisciplinary professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical and health students.
Academic Skills
Essential
- Willingness to participate in audit and other quality improvement work.
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm, Industriousness , Good communication, Flexibility, and Ability to cope under pressure
Other
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, Excellent spoken and written English, Highest level of integrity, and Capacity to respond positively to the constantly changing NHS environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date.
- At least 3 years postgraduate experience in psychiatry.
- Section 12 Approved or eligibility for it.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists UK or equivalent
- Additional degree or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training and clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with and mental disorders
- Experience with community psychiatry and with working in a multidisciplinary team.
- A doctor appointed to this grade shall have full registration with the General Medical Council and shall have at least 4 years of full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) of which at least 2 years will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Procedures
Desirable
- Experience in general medicine
- Experience in teaching with ability to use a wide range of teaching techniques and audio-visual aids
- Clinical supervision skills training
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
- Familiarity with a wide range of theoretical and clinical approaches.
- Ability to provide medical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team and to function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Clear thoughts on how to involve service users in service development and to provide a service which is experienced as being "service-user friendly"
- Practical experience in a short term psychological therapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of adult mental disorders and evidence based management interventions.
- Up to date knowledge of recent Dept of Health documents and NICE Guidelines.
- Negotiation skills
- Understanding of equal opportunities and appropriate training
Desirable
- Evidence of change management skills
- Experience in developing a service component
Organisation and planning
Essential
- Ability to effectively manage time and plan work independently.
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Willing to assist with multidisciplinary professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical and health students.
Academic Skills
Essential
- Willingness to participate in audit and other quality improvement work.
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm, Industriousness , Good communication, Flexibility, and Ability to cope under pressure
Other
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, Excellent spoken and written English, Highest level of integrity, and Capacity to respond positively to the constantly changing NHS environment
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).
