Consultant Psychiatrist Early Intervention in Psychosis (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant) - Co[...]

Employer
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tickhill Road Site
Town
Doncaster
Salary
£93,666 - £126,281 6PAs
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/05/2024 23:59
Consultant Psychiatrist Early Intervention in PsychosisNHS Medical & Dental: ConsultantJob overviewWe 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 jobMain 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.Working for our organisationRotherham 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:Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the rolePerson specificationQualificationsMedical QualificationQualificationsFull 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.MRCPsych or equivalent higher qualificationHigher Specialist Training in Adult Psychiatry (e.g. SpR scheme).MD, Management qualification, other professional qualification (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT).ExperienceExperience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings.Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governancePrior 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.All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleaguesHave 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 applicationOther factorsApproved 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 aptitudesClinical supervision experience/skills.Ability to undertake training/mentoring of medical staff in training grades and enthusiasm for education.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name
Dr Sonja Kruger
Job title
Medical Director DCG and Consultant Psychiatrist
Email address
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Telephone number
03000 211 462
Additional information
Barbara Taylor Service manager for Specialist ##### Graeme Tosh, Executive Medical ##### = Elaine Wainwright (07967 781359 / 03000 211720)
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