Job summary
Delivering health and well-being outcomes for the following groups are key priorities for us:
People with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
People who present behaviours of concern and are at risk of hospital admission.
People with a Learning Disability who require optimisation of their medication in line with the national Stopping Overmedication of People with Learning Disability and/or Autism (STOMP) agenda.
People with a learning disability and mental health problems whose needs cannot be met by other services with reasonable adjustments.
People with a learning disability and autism whose needs cannot be met by other services with reasonable adjustments.
People with a learning disability and dementia whose needs cannot be met by other services with reasonable adjustments.
The Current Team comprises of the following Professional Groups:
Consultant Psychiatrist
Specialty Doctor (Vacant)
Resident Doctor (CT1-3)
2 Physician Associates
1 General Manager
1 Service Manager
1 Advanced Clinical Practitioner trainee
Clinical Pathway Lead (Matron)
Community Nurses
Psychologists
Allied Health Professionals including
Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
Support Workers
Administrative staff
There are no doctors currently in training within the service, however there are plans being made to develop training posts.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed list of the main responsibilities of this role.
About us
At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed list of the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed list of the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- Satisfactory completion of F1 & F2 or equivalent or completion of core training in psychiatry.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of starting the post
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Experience of research
- Experience of Foundation training
- 24 months of continuous service with the NHS (F1 & F2 years)
- Additional degrees e.g. MSc, PhD
Knowledge
Essential
- Competence in basic clinical procedures
- Able to prioritise clinical need, time and workload
- Aware of own limitations
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understand the importance of working effectively in teams
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support
- Understanding of the basic principles of audit and clinical governance
- Ability to undertake a full psychiatric assessment including mental state examination
- Understands the criteria for diagnostic categories for common mental disorders
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance & impact of information systems in health care
- Ability to practice evidence-based medicine
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Contributes to teaching and learning of others
- Active participation in clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately.
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm, and common sense.
- Respects and promotes the individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs, and culture.
- Potential to benefit from the training available.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Other work experience/outside interests
Other
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Able to communicate effectively in medical context.
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they can understand.
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Experience of working in teams.
- Sensitivity to needs of different ethnic and minority groups.
- Awareness of gender issues in the service provision.
- Participation in Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Understand the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS.
- Evidence of communication skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- Satisfactory completion of F1 & F2 or equivalent or completion of core training in psychiatry.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of starting the post
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Experience of research
- Experience of Foundation training
- 24 months of continuous service with the NHS (F1 & F2 years)
- Additional degrees e.g. MSc, PhD
Knowledge
Essential
- Competence in basic clinical procedures
- Able to prioritise clinical need, time and workload
- Aware of own limitations
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understand the importance of working effectively in teams
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support
- Understanding of the basic principles of audit and clinical governance
- Ability to undertake a full psychiatric assessment including mental state examination
- Understands the criteria for diagnostic categories for common mental disorders
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance & impact of information systems in health care
- Ability to practice evidence-based medicine
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Contributes to teaching and learning of others
- Active participation in clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately.
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm, and common sense.
- Respects and promotes the individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs, and culture.
- Potential to benefit from the training available.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Other work experience/outside interests
Other
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Able to communicate effectively in medical context.
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they can understand.
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Experience of working in teams.
- Sensitivity to needs of different ethnic and minority groups.
- Awareness of gender issues in the service provision.
- Participation in Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Understand the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS.
- Evidence of communication skills.
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).
