Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and committedfull time Consultant Psychiatrist in the Learning Disabilities team (10 programmed activities) however applications from people who would prefer to work part time are welcomed.
You will be required to work with and across the Learning Disability Community Teams and the Inpatient service. The successful applicant will work closely with other Health Professionals across the Learning Disability Service as will also work closely with other Consultant Psychiatrists across the Trust as required.
The post holder is expected to hold Certificate of Completion of Training in the Psychiatry of Learning Disability (ST6 trainees should be within six months of attainment at the time of the interview) or CESR equivalent and be included on the Specialist Register or eligibility for inclusion
Main duties of the job
The Learning Disability teams role is to work alongside our service users and their family and/or carers to coproduce care and support that upholds the principles of individuality, independence, privacy, partnership, choice, dignity, respect, rights, equality, and diversity.
Delivering health and well-being outcomes for the following groups are key priorities for us:
- People with profound and multiple learning disabilities
- People with a learning disability and mental health problems whose needs cannot be met by other services
- People who present behaviours of concern and who are at risk of being cared for in a more restrictive environment due to placement breakdown or crisis
- People with a learning disability and autism whose needs cannot be met by other services
- People with a learning disability and dementia whose needs cannot be met by other services
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide medical leadership to the CISS (Community Intensive Support Service), CLDT (Community Learning Disability Team) and ATS (Assessment & Treatment Inpatient Service) teams including regular meetings with senior clinical staff to plan/co-ordinate team workload
- Attendance/leadership of MDT meetings
- Attendance and participation in team governance and team development meetings
- Contribution to the CPA process for patient management, including regular liaison with care co-ordinators
- Provision of medical/psychiatric assessments to inform care planning and risk assessment, by regular clinic sessions and flexible use of clinical time
- Formulation and delivery of appropriate pharmacological and psychological interventions
- Assessment and management of people subject to the Mental Health Act
- Assessment and management of people subject to the Mental Capacity Act
- Completion of administrative tasks related to clinical responsibilities
- Liaison and advice to the locality general practitioners
- Liaison with other consultants and other colleagues in community services and inpatient wards
- Clinical and educational supervision of junior medical staff
- Teaching and Mentoring
- Participation in the Consultant on call rota (approx 1 in 20, category B)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide medical leadership to the CISS (Community Intensive Support Service), CLDT (Community Learning Disability Team) and ATS (Assessment & Treatment Inpatient Service) teams including regular meetings with senior clinical staff to plan/co-ordinate team workload
- Attendance/leadership of MDT meetings
- Attendance and participation in team governance and team development meetings
- Contribution to the CPA process for patient management, including regular liaison with care co-ordinators
- Provision of medical/psychiatric assessments to inform care planning and risk assessment, by regular clinic sessions and flexible use of clinical time
- Formulation and delivery of appropriate pharmacological and psychological interventions
- Assessment and management of people subject to the Mental Health Act
- Assessment and management of people subject to the Mental Capacity Act
- Completion of administrative tasks related to clinical responsibilities
- Liaison and advice to the locality general practitioners
- Liaison with other consultants and other colleagues in community services and inpatient wards
- Clinical and educational supervision of junior medical staff
- Teaching and Mentoring
- Participation in the Consultant on call rota (approx 1 in 20, category B)
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users and their families/carers.
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to supervise junior medical staff and other staff eg Physician's Associate, trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, non- Medical Prescriber
- Awareness of the funding arrangements in the NHS and recent NHS developments
- Understanding and knowledge of the STOMP Agenda
- Awareness of Transforming Care Agenda
- Working knowledge of LeDeR programme
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service development and/or reconfiguration
- Practical experience of research
Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- Certificate of Completion of Training in the Psychiatry of Learning (Higher trainees should be within six months of attainment at the time of the interview) or CESR equivalent.
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligibility for inclusion
- Section 12 (2) MHA 1983 approved
- Approved Clinician (AC) status/approval and be on the AC register
Desirable
- MD, Other professional qualification (e.g., MSc)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Experience to a level allowing recognition of trainer status by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Evidence of experience in medical audit and understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Practical experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Teaching/presentation experience (e.g., conference presentation, EBM, research experience).
Other
Essential
- Ability to exercise effective leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Understanding of importance of multi-disciplinary service provision and the care programme approach.
- Understanding of and ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users to promote recovery.
- Sensitivity to needs of different ethnic and minority groups.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users and their families/carers.
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to supervise junior medical staff and other staff eg Physician's Associate, trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, non- Medical Prescriber
- Awareness of the funding arrangements in the NHS and recent NHS developments
- Understanding and knowledge of the STOMP Agenda
- Awareness of Transforming Care Agenda
- Working knowledge of LeDeR programme
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service development and/or reconfiguration
- Practical experience of research
Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- Certificate of Completion of Training in the Psychiatry of Learning (Higher trainees should be within six months of attainment at the time of the interview) or CESR equivalent.
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligibility for inclusion
- Section 12 (2) MHA 1983 approved
- Approved Clinician (AC) status/approval and be on the AC register
Desirable
- MD, Other professional qualification (e.g., MSc)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Experience to a level allowing recognition of trainer status by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Evidence of experience in medical audit and understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Practical experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Teaching/presentation experience (e.g., conference presentation, EBM, research experience).
Other
Essential
- Ability to exercise effective leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Understanding of importance of multi-disciplinary service provision and the care programme approach.
- Understanding of and ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users to promote recovery.
- Sensitivity to needs of different ethnic and minority groups.
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
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).
