Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our well established Early Intervention in Psychosis Team in Doncaster. The successful candidate will become a leading member of this multi-disciplinary team providing Consultant input. The Consultant will have a flexible time table designed to respond to the needs of the patients and carers as well as the needs of the team members for support and advice.
The Trust recently underwent a major restructure into 13 Trust wide Directorates served within 5 Care Groups, with acute and community pathways. This created a multi professional leadership structure which serves the Trust through service matrons, service managers, clinical leaders and care group directors and deputies.
Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within 6 months of completing their CCT and be approved/eligible for approval for Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status. They should have evidence of good communication skills and a commitment to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
There will be opportunities for strategic leadership development by working with the Care Group's Medical Director and other leads in the development of the Services within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties will include:
- Clinical Leadership to the Early Intervention Team.
- Discussing patients in the MDT meeting and with keyworkers on an individual basis.
- Assessing patients with complex mental health issues and first episode psychosis on site, or on home visits.
- Initiating medication and contributing to patients' management and treatment plans.
- Quality improvement of the service - audit and service development projects.
- Clinical Supervision of the Speciality doctor who is based with the Early Intervention team.
- Clinical Supervision of the Foundation Year 2 doctor based with the Early Intervention team.
- Teaching - providing teaching sessions to the Early Intervention team on relevant clinical topic.
- Teaching junior doctors assigned to the team.
- Play a leading role in Business/Management Meetings for the team.
- The post holder will take the medical lead in service development and the implementation of any changes to practice as required in line with evolving evidence and tailored to meet local need.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and license to practice.
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT.
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent higher qualification
- Higher Specialist Training in Adult Psychiatry (e.g. SpR scheme).
- MD, Management qualification, other professional qualification (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings.
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Prior experience working as a Consultant in Early Intervention Psychiatry.
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
- Other special interest/expertise relevant to the post.
Communication skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Have achieved the scores of 7.5 in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application
Other factors
Essential
- Approved or eligible for approval under section 12(2) MHA 1983.
- Approved or eligible for Approved Clinician Status.
- Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.
Special skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Clinical supervision experience/skills.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake training/mentoring of medical staff in training grades and enthusiasm for education.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Tickhill Road Site
Tickhill Road
Doncaster
DN4 8QN