Job summary
At SHSC NHS Foundation Trust our vision is to improve the mental, physical, and social wellbeing of people in our community, and the role will play a crucial part in helping us achieve this. We are looking for someone who really shares our values of working together, respect and kindness, everyone counts, commitment to quality and improving lives of the people we support. If this is the kind of organization you want to work for then, we really want to hear from you. Sheffield is a unique place that offers the best of city life, with the countryside on your doorstep - it's why we are known as the 'Outdoor City'. It's a fantastic place to live, work and bring up a family. There are some great schools and colleges as well as twoUniversities with whom we have close working relationships and there are good transport links whether you are travelling by car, train, bus, tram or bike. Whatever stage of your career you are at, we know that you will have passions and ambitions and at SHSC we are keen to support you with these, through educational, leadership, research and other developmental offers.As well as being rewarding we know these roles can also be challenging and we want to reassure you that we put the health andwellbeing of our staff first. We are often able to offer flexible working arrangements and a work life balance that puts you first. You will have access to a range of support offers including regular supervision and a coaching and mentoring service.
Main duties of the job
Sheffield Health and Social Care has been selected as one of 15 sites working on the Mood Disorders Workstream of the Mental Health Mission. This project aims to increase local clinical research capacity by expanding our ability to recruit to and deliver clinical trials in mood disorders. It will increase future capacity by training early stage doctors in clinical research delivery, with a focus on developing the skills neededto work on commercial clinical trials.
This project will build on our existing strengths as a centre of excellence in mood disorders research. We have recently established a Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at the Longley Centre, equipped with the necessary equipment, processes and facilities to support mood disorder research. This facility includes a Psychedelic Treatment Suite and is covered by a Schedule 1 drug license for the use of novel psychoactive investigational products. We are currently delivering 3 clinical trials usingthese facilities, with a further 4 trials at various stages of set up for the future.
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
You will assess patients referred to our Mood Disorders Research Clinic. Patients will be screened for eligibility first and will be offered an appointment if they: a) have evidence of major depression, bipolar or generalized anxiety disorder, b) lack significant psychiatric risk or substance abuse, and c) express some initial willingness to consider participation in a research study.Under supervision of the Clinical Lead, you will conduct a research-informed comprehensive mood disorders assessment. This will include a detailed review of their presenting complaint, psychiatric/medical history, treatment history,social/occupational history, and current mental state. Your assessment will include structured clinical assessment tools. After discussion with the Clinical Lead you may make treatment recommendations to the GP, who will be responsiblefor ongoing care. You will remain familiar with local study eligibility criteria and apply these criteria to your assessment findings. If participants are eligible for current research studies you will offer initial participant information ahead of a study specific screening visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will assess patients referred to our Mood Disorders Research Clinic. Patients will be screened for eligibility first and will be offered an appointment if they: a) have evidence of major depression, bipolar or generalized anxiety disorder, b) lack significant psychiatric risk or substance abuse, and c) express some initial willingness to consider participation in a research study.Under supervision of the Clinical Lead, you will conduct a research-informed comprehensive mood disorders assessment. This will include a detailed review of their presenting complaint, psychiatric/medical history, treatment history,social/occupational history, and current mental state. Your assessment will include structured clinical assessment tools. After discussion with the Clinical Lead you may make treatment recommendations to the GP, who will be responsiblefor ongoing care. You will remain familiar with local study eligibility criteria and apply these criteria to your assessment findings. If participants are eligible for current research studies you will offer initial participant information ahead of a study specific screening visit.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Competence in basic clinical procedures
- Able to priorities 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
- Understanding of research methods and clinical trial procedures
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice
- Satisfactory completion of F1 & F2 or equivalent or completion of core training in psychiatry.
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Additional degrees e.g. MSc, PhD
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within a mental health setting
- Wide range of experience relevant to the post within NHS or comparable service
- Evidence of experience in medical audit and understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Demonstratable experience of leadership and initiative within clinical environments
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of health services research and/or clinical trials including commercial trials
- Teaching/presentation experience (e.g., conference presentation, EBM, research experience) to a range of audiences.
- Extensive clinical experience with mood disorders
Other
Essential
- Understanding of importance of multi-disciplinary service provision, and collaborative working across teams for the benefit of service users.
- Sensitivity to needs of different ethnic and minority groups
- Understanding of and ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users to promote recovery
- Highly effective communication skills
- Team player, strengths focused, skilled in developing positive, professional relationships.
- Reflective, insightful to own learning and communication style, willing to learn and develop.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Competence in basic clinical procedures
- Able to priorities 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
- Understanding of research methods and clinical trial procedures
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice
- Satisfactory completion of F1 & F2 or equivalent or completion of core training in psychiatry.
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Additional degrees e.g. MSc, PhD
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within a mental health setting
- Wide range of experience relevant to the post within NHS or comparable service
- Evidence of experience in medical audit and understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Demonstratable experience of leadership and initiative within clinical environments
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of health services research and/or clinical trials including commercial trials
- Teaching/presentation experience (e.g., conference presentation, EBM, research experience) to a range of audiences.
- Extensive clinical experience with mood disorders
Other
Essential
- Understanding of importance of multi-disciplinary service provision, and collaborative working across teams for the benefit of service users.
- Sensitivity to needs of different ethnic and minority groups
- Understanding of and ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users to promote recovery
- Highly effective communication skills
- Team player, strengths focused, skilled in developing positive, professional relationships.
- Reflective, insightful to own learning and communication style, willing to learn and develop.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
