Job summary
This appointment is for a full time Specialty Psychiatrist in the LearningDisabilities team (10 programmed activities) however applications from people who would prefer to work part time are welcomed. You will 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 Doctors across the Trust as required. The post holder is expected to have full registration and a Licence to practice with the GMC and shall have 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 in a Psychiatric specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a Psychiatric Specialty. The post holder will have the opportunity to work towards an application for a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) and will be supported with flexibility in the agreed job plan to gain specific experience and complete a portfolioas required.
The successful applicant for this post will be based at Firshill Rise in Sheffield.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties:o Provide medical leadership to the CISS (Community Intensive SupportService), and CLDT (Community Learning Disability Team) teams including regular meetings with senior clinical staff to plan/co-ordinate team workloado Attendance/leadership of MDT meetingso Attendance and participation in team governance and team development meetingso Contribution to the CPA process for patient management, including regular liaison with care co-ordinatorso Provision of medical/psychiatric assessments to inform care planning and risk assessment, by regular clinic sessions and flexible use of clinical timeo Formulation and delivery of appropriate pharmacological and psychological interventionso Assessment and management of people subject to the Mental Health Acto Assessment and management of people subject to the Mental Capacity Acto Completion of administrative tasks related to clinical responsibilitieso Liaison and advice to the locality general practitionerso Liaison with other consultants and other colleagues in community services and inpatient wardso Clinical and educational supervision of junior medical staffo Teaching and MentoringThe appointee will be expected to undertake the ordinary administration duties of the post including participation in professional audit, business planning and related activities. A contribution to the management and strategic direction of the service is seen as essential.
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
Please see attached recruitment pack for further information on the job description, person specification and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached recruitment pack for further information on the job description, person specification and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
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 approval
- Approved Clinician (AC) status/approval
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users and their families/carers.
- Effective leadership skills
- 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
- Ability to supervise other staff eg trainee ACP
- Experience of involvement in service development and/or reconfiguration
- Practical experience of research
- Sympathetic to the Trust's mission
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years of postgraduate training (or equivalent)
- Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students
- Evidence of experience in clinical audit and understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in the Psychiatry of Learning Disability
- 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.
- Awareness of gender issues in the service provision.
- Highly effective communication skills.
- Participate in Continuous Professional Development
Person Specification
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 approval
- Approved Clinician (AC) status/approval
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users and their families/carers.
- Effective leadership skills
- 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
- Ability to supervise other staff eg trainee ACP
- Experience of involvement in service development and/or reconfiguration
- Practical experience of research
- Sympathetic to the Trust's mission
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years of postgraduate training (or equivalent)
- Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students
- Evidence of experience in clinical audit and understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in the Psychiatry of Learning Disability
- 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.
- Awareness of gender issues in the service provision.
- Highly effective communication skills.
- Participate in Continuous Professional Development
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).
