Job summary
We are seeing a keen and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit - 10 PAs.
Clover ward is a 10 bedded mixed sex ward, based at Lynfield Mount Hospital, with gender specific male and female areas, a de-escalation area and a Seclusion room.
Main duties of the job
This post is based on clover ward at Lynfield Mount Site. The successful candidate will work with the Consultant Psychiatrist as a senior member of the medical team overseeing the day to day mental and physical care of inpatients on a particular ward.The successful candidate will attend ward rounds, conduct reviews and create management plans for patients on Clover ward. They will chair ward rounds and make decisions about patient care in the absenceof the consultant, seeking advice from the covering consultant where appropriate. They will supervise junior medical staff (trainees) within the inpatient setting when the consultant is absent.The post holder will be involved in Mental Health Act (MHA) related work including the preparation of reports and attendance as the medical representative at the First Tier Mental Health Review Tribunal andManagers' hearings. They will undertake MHA assessments within the unit as required. There is scope for around 1-2 tribunal/ managers reports required per week. There is scope for a similar number of hearingsper week. The successful candidate would support the Consultant in completing the reports and attending the hearings.
About us
About us:
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of award-winning mental health, learning disabilities and community health services to a growing population of 580,000 people across a diverse district comprising urban and rural Bradford, Airedale and Craven. The population is one of the most multicultural in Britain with over 100 languages. Localities in Bradford are amongst the most deprived in the country reflected in higher than average demand for health services and reduced life expectancy.
The Trust has embedded lean methodology throughout its' services under the Care Trust Way - continually improving together. Time and resources have been created to focus on pathways, workflows and information resources to continually improve in everything the Trust does.
Why Bradford:
Our district has 17,000 businesses, including more FTSE 100 companies than any other city in the north of England. From the best curry in the country, to the world's turbo chargers, to breakthrough technologies helping to manage chronic pain and outstanding healthcare, we have something for everyone.
With amenities on our doorstep from modern shopping centres and leading restaurants to breath-taking countryside, Bradford has something for everyone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB, MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice at the time of appointment
- Approved under Section 12 (2) OR able to achieve by date of commencement
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in General Adult Psychiatry (at least three years' experience) and significant experience of working in Old Age Psychiatry at CT level
- Current and relevant knowledge of the principles of General Psychiatry Registered for CPD.
Desirable
- Clinical Experience in a setting working in a multi-cultural, multiethnic setting
- Previous experience in acute inpatient setting/ PICU
- 'Good Standing' for CPD
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
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lynfield Mount Hospital
Heights Lane
Bradford
BD9 6DP