Job summary
North London NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a doctor to fill the following one post within the Haringey Division in General Adult Psychiatry. The successful candidates would be working as a Specialty Doctor in the Crisis Team / Home Treatment Team.
Main duties of the job
This is substantive post which has become available due to the resignation of the previous post holder. An induction will be provided to your placement explaining roles and responsibilities as well as your workplace. A Trust induction will also be provided after starting in your allocated post.The successful applicant(s) will work within their allocated post. The post will offer the opportunity to perform clinical assessments of individuals with mental health conditions, including mental state examination, history taking, physical health examination and attendance of meetings with the multidisciplinary team.The post holder will gain experience with the full spectrum of psychiatric morbidity. This post is based in a multidisciplinary setting and the post holder will work closely with all the members of the team (doctors, nurses, health care assistances, psychologists, social workers & graduate mental health workers). The care delivered is recovery-focused, placing emphasis on individuals' strengths and goals for the future.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for allWe will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To join and document morning meetings, ward / community reviews2. Perform clinical assessments of individuals with mental health problems admitted to the ward to assess suitable for supported discharge3. Develop knowledge of mental health, including formulation of care plans4. To perform physical health checks (bloods, ECGs and physical examinations) and liaise with general hospital/GP colleagues to maintain patient physical health.5. Develop psychiatric interview and risk assessment skills6. To be flexible and accessible in providing appropriate care to the patients.7. To work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.8. To comply with the trust values, policies, and procedures.9. To participate in quality improvement work (e.g. audit, service development, etc.).
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To join and document morning meetings, ward / community reviews2. Perform clinical assessments of individuals with mental health problems admitted to the ward to assess suitable for supported discharge3. Develop knowledge of mental health, including formulation of care plans4. To perform physical health checks (bloods, ECGs and physical examinations) and liaise with general hospital/GP colleagues to maintain patient physical health.5. Develop psychiatric interview and risk assessment skills6. To be flexible and accessible in providing appropriate care to the patients.7. To work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.8. To comply with the trust values, policies, and procedures.9. To participate in quality improvement work (e.g. audit, service development, etc.).
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise from the GMC.
- 2 years of medical experience plus 2 years of psychiatry experience
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists UK or equivalent
- Additional degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous medical or psychiatric experience in foundation training or equivalent
- 2 years of medical experience plus 2 years of psychiatry experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written
- Excellent skills in assessing physical health and undertake physical examination and blood tests
- Assessing and prioritising patient needs
- Excellent IT skills for timely record keeping on electronic records
- Willing to take instructions and work flexibly
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural society
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise from the GMC.
- 2 years of medical experience plus 2 years of psychiatry experience
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists UK or equivalent
- Additional degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous medical or psychiatric experience in foundation training or equivalent
- 2 years of medical experience plus 2 years of psychiatry experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written
- Excellent skills in assessing physical health and undertake physical examination and blood tests
- Assessing and prioritising patient needs
- Excellent IT skills for timely record keeping on electronic records
- Willing to take instructions and work flexibly
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural society
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).
