Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated Consultant
to work in the Inpatients/Crisis Team based at the Stonebow Unit,
Herefordshire.
You will cover
approximately 12 patients on mixed general adult Mortimer Ward and 1x/week
Crisis Team and be supported by 2 junior doctors, ANP and/or ST4 trainee.
Mortimer Ward is undergoing refurbishment to provide a modern, therapeutic
environment for acute adult patients.
You will be delivering ECT alongside other consultants and join 1 in 11
on-call rota. You will have a dedicated office and a secretary.
The county of
Herefordshire is a popular holiday destination and can provide an excellent
work/life balance. The Trust is
committed to delivering the best mental health care and support the leadership
development of their clinicians. We aim to reflect the diversity of our
population and practice social inclusion.
The overall sessional pay with
on-call commitments will be 11 PA+ 1PA retention+1%+3%.
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 main duties of the role include:
- Safely
assess and manage patients
- Act
as Responsible Clinician
- Undertake
MHA assessments as the approved doctor under Section 12(2) as required;
- Work
with local managers and professional colleagues
- Develop
and maintain care pathways and pathways of communication with other services
- Provide
and contribute to the development and standards of the ECT service
- Ensure effective patient aftercare plans
are developed, implemented and maintained, provide verbal and written evidence
to MHA Tribunals
- Undertake team supervision, contributing
to risk management, safeguarding and safe prescribing practices
- Liaise
with and give clinical advice to agreed statutory/voluntary agencies,
- Participate
and contribute to a regular clinical audit process to ensure services are of a
high quality and best clinical practice
- Undergo annual appraisal, develop a
personal development plan and remain in good CPD standing with the RCPsych
working towards relicensing and revalidation
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mortimer Ward is a 21 bed mixed gender ward, admitting on average 5 patients a week, 60% of the patients are detained. The 2 consultants covering the ward share the caseload, the vacancy is for covering the South of Herefordshire.
This post is well-established and for many years filled by long-term colleagues; it became available due to an early retirement of the previous consultant. There is a weekly local teaching programme and a Trusts Grand Rounds monthly. You will be supported in your CPD and development of a special interest. You will be joining a supportive, cohesive group of consultants who work together to provide the services locally.
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
Mortimer Ward is a 21 bed mixed gender ward, admitting on average 5 patients a week, 60% of the patients are detained. The 2 consultants covering the ward share the caseload, the vacancy is for covering the South of Herefordshire.
This post is well-established and for many years filled by long-term colleagues; it became available due to an early retirement of the previous consultant. There is a weekly local teaching programme and a Trusts Grand Rounds monthly. You will be supported in your CPD and development of a special interest. You will be joining a supportive, cohesive group of consultants who work together to provide the services locally.
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 Mental Health Teams.
- Understanding of current and long term issues for the medical profession.
- Knowledge/experience of the governance programme.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Demonstrable commitment to providing excellent mental health services.
- Commitment to maintenance and development of medical leadership.
- Excellent communicate skills, diplomacy and tact. Efficiency in clinical work.
- Ability to keep good, legible written records.
- Ability to maintain computerised patient medical records.
- Familiarity with IT.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary fashion with teams and other disciplines.
- Ability to work independently, methodically and safely.
Desirable
- An interest to participate in on-going research projects, especially putting research into practice.
- Publish research.
- Ability to work across teams and disciplinary boundaries in a collaborative style.
- Experience and interest in providing training and teaching for a variety of staff group
- A track record of innovative practice.
- Be able to demonstrate experience of working with colleagues outside mental health professions.
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.
- Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.
- Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change.
- Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological and psychological treatments.
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 Mental Health Teams.
- Understanding of current and long term issues for the medical profession.
- Knowledge/experience of the governance programme.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Demonstrable commitment to providing excellent mental health services.
- Commitment to maintenance and development of medical leadership.
- Excellent communicate skills, diplomacy and tact. Efficiency in clinical work.
- Ability to keep good, legible written records.
- Ability to maintain computerised patient medical records.
- Familiarity with IT.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary fashion with teams and other disciplines.
- Ability to work independently, methodically and safely.
Desirable
- An interest to participate in on-going research projects, especially putting research into practice.
- Publish research.
- Ability to work across teams and disciplinary boundaries in a collaborative style.
- Experience and interest in providing training and teaching for a variety of staff group
- A track record of innovative practice.
- Be able to demonstrate experience of working with colleagues outside mental health professions.
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.
- Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.
- Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change.
- Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological and psychological treatments.
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
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).
