Job summary
The Adult Mental Health
team has two exciting opportunities for two consultants to join the Trust to
work in our 16-bed mixed gender adult assessment ward in Worcester. The roles are 10PAs with an additional 2 PAs for ECT
lead and 136 suite support.
The
successful candidates will work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary inpatient
team as well as experienced teams of Consultant Psychiatrists who work in the
community across all mental health services within the Trust.
Opportunities
are available for those who wish to be involved in service leadership and
re-design. Non-clinical interests will
be supported in line with Trust strategies. Interest and previous experience in
leadership and management would be an advantage. We will provide you with
resources to develop and progress a long-term career with us as well as
flexibility, continual professional development and a wide range of wellbeing
and support.
Virtual interviews are scheduled for 9 February 2023.
This post has been
deemed by the Trust as eligible for relocation expenses which will be
applicable for suitable successful candidate(s). Please see attached
policy for more information.
Main duties of the job
The
consultant will provide direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive
assessment, diagnosis and care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on
evidence-based treatment within a biopsychosocial model. They will also provide
psychiatric leadership to the multidisciplinary team and clinical leadership in
collaboration with the team leader assuring the involvement of families and
carers and wherever possible with the patients consent in treatment planning.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community nursing services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On a day to
day basis the Consultant Psychiatrist will be in a close working relationship
with the Holt Assessment ward In-patient Mental Health Unit team.
They
will have a close working relationship on clinical maters with the
in-patient Multi-disciplinary team and in part provide important liaison with
other doctors in Primary and Secondary Care including the Community Assessment
& Recovery service and Home Treatment Psychiatrists and other Psychiatric
teams.
To
supervise and manage Junior Doctors and Middle Grade doctors on the team.
On
a more strategic level they will relate to the leadership and management
structures of the Adult Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Delivery Unit.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On a day to
day basis the Consultant Psychiatrist will be in a close working relationship
with the Holt Assessment ward In-patient Mental Health Unit team.
They
will have a close working relationship on clinical maters with the
in-patient Multi-disciplinary team and in part provide important liaison with
other doctors in Primary and Secondary Care including the Community Assessment
& Recovery service and Home Treatment Psychiatrists and other Psychiatric
teams.
To
supervise and manage Junior Doctors and Middle Grade doctors on the team.
On
a more strategic level they will relate to the leadership and management
structures of the Adult Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Delivery Unit.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT)
- Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment).
- GMC Licence to practice.
- MRC Psych (or equivalent)
- Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act.
Desirable
- Higher degree of other qualification in research methodology.
- Qualification or previous training in leadership.
- Qualification and/or experience in providing training for doctors.
Experience
Essential
- Provision of high-quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant.
- Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.
Desirable
- Previous experience of NHS Mental Health Services.
- Previous experience of clinical leadership in Community Mental Health Teams.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high-quality services.
- Ability to manage, improve or to support the clinical operations of the service.
- Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change.
- Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological and psychological treatments.
Desirable
- Understanding of current and long-term issues for the medical profession.
- Knowledge/experience of the governance programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT)
- Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment).
- GMC Licence to practice.
- MRC Psych (or equivalent)
- Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act.
Desirable
- Higher degree of other qualification in research methodology.
- Qualification or previous training in leadership.
- Qualification and/or experience in providing training for doctors.
Experience
Essential
- Provision of high-quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant.
- Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.
Desirable
- Previous experience of NHS Mental Health Services.
- Previous experience of clinical leadership in Community Mental Health Teams.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high-quality services.
- Ability to manage, improve or to support the clinical operations of the service.
- Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change.
- Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological and psychological treatments.
Desirable
- Understanding of current and long-term issues for the medical profession.
- Knowledge/experience of the governance programme.
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).
