Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist- Perinatal Mental Health

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a 0.6 whole time equivalent Consultant Psychiatrist in a forward looking dynamic Perinatal Mental Health Service in Worcestershire

Team comprises of 0.6 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist (Post holder), 0.8 WTE Specialist Psychiatrist , 1.0 WTE Team Manager, 2.6 WTE Community Mental Health Nurses, 1.0 WTE Occupational Therapist, 0.6 WTE Social Worker, 0.6 WTE Clinical Psychologist, 0.2 WTE CBT therapist, 1.0 WTE Nursery Nurse.

The Worcestershire Perinatal Mental Health Team provides a service to all women who are registered with a GP in the county of Worcestershire. It covers a delivered population of around 5000 women. Worcester Royal Hospital provides maternity care for the whole of the county with antenatal care also provided at Kidderminster General Hospital and The Alexandra Hospital in Redditch.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Leadership and management activities actively encouraged and supported.

Junior Doctor support

Office base will be Studdert Kennedy House, Worcester

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL DUTIES OF POSTHOLDER

Providing direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.

Providing psychiatrist leadership to the multidisciplinary team and clinical leadership in collaboration with the team leader. The Consultant Psychiatrists responsibilities include treatment planning and regular reviews through outpatient contact or a multidisciplinary care programme approach that comprehensively addresses patients biopsychosocial needs.

Assuring the involvement of families and carers wherever possible with the patients consent in treatment planning.

Providing advice and support to other agencies, particularly services such as obstetrics, midwifery, health visiting, child and family social services and the acute liaison service.

Providing training for health care professionals, including mental healthcare professionals, in perinatal psychiatry.

Mental Health Act work.

Participate in the Consultant on call rota covering out of hours responsibilities including weekends.

Special emphasis on working within appropriate governance frameworks will be necessary in the area of the Mental Health Act (including Community Treatment Orders), Mental Capacity, choice and control and the safety of patients, carers, staff, and the general community.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

  • 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
  • Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
  • Flexible and agile working opportunities
  • Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
  • Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
  • Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
  • Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Details

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9798-5620

Job locations

Studdert Kennedy House

Spring Gardens

Worcester

WR1 2AE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Where you will also find the proposed timetable for the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Where you will also find the proposed timetable for the post.

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 specialist perinatal mental health provision, both in the community and in inpatient units.

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
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 specialist perinatal mental health provision, both in the community and in inpatient units.

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Studdert Kennedy House

Spring Gardens

Worcester

WR1 2AE


Employer's website

https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Studdert Kennedy House

Spring Gardens

Worcester

WR1 2AE


Employer's website

https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

AMD

Dr Ditesh Dhaya

Ditesh.dhaya@nhs.net

07974954429

Details

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9798-5620

Job locations

Studdert Kennedy House

Spring Gardens

Worcester

WR1 2AE


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