Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and committed consultant psychiatrist to join our Intensive Rehabilitation Service.
Forest close provides mental health inpatient assessment and treatment to the most complex group of patients with severe long term psychotic illnesses. Our patients usually have significant histories of treatment resistance, disengagement with conventional services, repeated detention and hospital admission with significant risk profiles. Co-morbid substance misuse and poor physical health are prevalent.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work with the multidisciplinary teams offering a recovery orientated treatment model to adults with a range of mental health needs. The successful applicant will work closely with other doctors in the team and in other teams, for example recovery teams, community enhancing recovery team and assertive outreach team.
Forest Close is a 30 bedded intensive rehabilitation unit comprising 3 wards, a core office and recreation bungalow. There is a business case to increase service provision by having step down beds to support patient flow. The average length of stay is one year.
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
The assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted to Forest Close Intensive Rehabilitation Service, as well as provision of advice on management of potential future patients.
- Day to day responsibility for physical and psychiatric care of in-patients.
- Participation in care-planning meetings.
- Attendance at Mental Health Review Tribunals.
- Assessment of new referrals and occasionally out of town assessments with a member of a team.
- Participation in the postgraduate activities related to psychiatric services and to ensure CPD requirements are met.
- Participation in departmental studies and the medical/clinical audit process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted to Forest Close Intensive Rehabilitation Service, as well as provision of advice on management of potential future patients.
- Day to day responsibility for physical and psychiatric care of in-patients.
- Participation in care-planning meetings.
- Attendance at Mental Health Review Tribunals.
- Assessment of new referrals and occasionally out of town assessments with a member of a team.
- Participation in the postgraduate activities related to psychiatric services and to ensure CPD requirements are met.
- Participation in departmental studies and the medical/clinical audit process.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- Certificate of Completion of Training in General Adult Psychiatry with an endorsement in rehabilitation (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
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- MD, Other professional qualification (e.g., MSc)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users and their families/carers.
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to supervise junior medical staff & other staff
- Awareness of the funding arrangements in the NHS and recent NHS developments
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service development and/or reconfiguration
- Practical experience of research
- Sympathetic to the Trust's mission
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Rehabilitation 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).
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- Certificate of Completion of Training in General Adult Psychiatry with an endorsement in rehabilitation (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
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- MD, Other professional qualification (e.g., MSc)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users and their families/carers.
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to supervise junior medical staff & other staff
- Awareness of the funding arrangements in the NHS and recent NHS developments
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service development and/or reconfiguration
- Practical experience of research
- Sympathetic to the Trust's mission
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Rehabilitation 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).
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).
