Job summary
We are excited to be advertising for a new Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry role as part of the new SAS contract in the NHS for 2021.
The post is based with our Older Adults Home Treatment Team.
The Older Adult Home Treatment Team provides a citywide service to the older adult population of Sheffield. The Home Treatment Team currently respond to approximately 340 referrals per year of which about 20% are seen by medical staff during the treatment episode.
The CMHT is the single point of access to the wider service. Referrals for the assessment of uncomplicated dementia or memory problems are directed to the Memory Service. Referrals for people who are experiencing crisis or other difficulties (ie not routine) are directed to the Older Adult Home Treatment Team. Other referrals (other cases of dementia and functional mental health cases) are seen by the CMHT professionals as appropriate. Referrals from the general hospitals are seen by the Liaison Service.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and committed individual who has completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
The post holder will be provided with the opportunity to achieve a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
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
Clinical duties will include assessment of patients following deliberate self-harm, those presenting with challenging behaviour in the context of delirium and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, and patients presenting with a variety of functional mental health conditions.
The post holder will offer support to the Older Adult Home Treatment Team in providing assessments and ongoing treatment to those patients needing treatment and care from the team. This will include undertaking biopsychosocial assessments and management plans as well asvisits to patients homes and care home facilities.
The post holder will take part in the multidisciplinary team meetings.
The post holder will be expected to work with a reasonable degree of autonomy but senior clinical advice and supervision will always be available.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the postholder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
The postholder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Outside of dedicated clinic time, the post holder will provide support and advice to the multidisciplinary team, which may include medication advice or signposting to other services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical duties will include assessment of patients following deliberate self-harm, those presenting with challenging behaviour in the context of delirium and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, and patients presenting with a variety of functional mental health conditions.
The post holder will offer support to the Older Adult Home Treatment Team in providing assessments and ongoing treatment to those patients needing treatment and care from the team. This will include undertaking biopsychosocial assessments and management plans as well asvisits to patients homes and care home facilities.
The post holder will take part in the multidisciplinary team meetings.
The post holder will be expected to work with a reasonable degree of autonomy but senior clinical advice and supervision will always be available.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the postholder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
The postholder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Outside of dedicated clinic time, the post holder will provide support and advice to the multidisciplinary team, which may include medication advice or signposting to other services.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users and their families/carers.
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service development and/or reconfiguration
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Section 12 (2) MHA 1983 approved
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Older Adult Psychiatry having completed at least four years full time post-graduate training (or equivalent)
- Wide range of experience relevant to the post within NHS or comparable service
Desirable
- 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.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users and their families/carers.
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service development and/or reconfiguration
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Section 12 (2) MHA 1983 approved
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Older Adult Psychiatry having completed at least four years full time post-graduate training (or equivalent)
- Wide range of experience relevant to the post within NHS or comparable service
Desirable
- 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.
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).
