Specialty Doctor in Community Learning Disability

Specialty Doctor in Community Learning DisabilityThere is an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to work within the Community Learning Disability Team for adults in Hampshire, covering West Hampshire (Totton, Eastleigh, New Forest and Andover). This is a 5 PA a week role, working in Specialist Services in Southern Health.The Specialty Doctor will work alongside the MDT in Community services, as well as the broader Division of Specialist Services within SHFT to ensure the delivery of safe, responsive and effective clinical services. They will also work with partner agencies, such as Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG, and Hampshire County Council.Job description and person specification are available on NHS jobs, or via Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust HR.If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Dr Clare Bridger, Consultant LD Psychiatrist and Interim Divisional Medical Director (02382 316350) to discuss.Main duties of the jobThe Community Team is based at Sterne 1-3, Tatchbury Mount, Calmore. The post involves travelling around the area the team covers, but technology is also being used appropriately to limit travel. However, home visits are necessary, and are always arranged appropriately.There is a Consultant Psychiatrist within the team. The team offers nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language in-put. It provides specialist health advice to service users, their families and car-ers in partnership with a wide range of agencies. There is also access to a Hampshire wide Intensive Support Team.All routine cases are assessed by a telephone screening, and a clinical assessment is undertaken, allocation to psychiatry usually takes place after team discussion. Work is currently being undertaken to look at a Single Point of Access for all LD services. The team takes a holistic approach to the assessment and management of our patient population and the post holder would be expected to work to this ethos.The team accepts referrals from a range of sources including the service users, their carers or primary care. The majority of service users are seen in clinic with a smaller group being offered community visits. Services provided are centred on 7 areas of clinical practice: mental health, dementia, challenging behaviour, autism, forensic, epilepsy and complex health needs.About usAre you committed to providing remarkable care and service?Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference every day?We want to meet you!Southern Health is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health and learning disabilities. We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and neglect through our 6,500 strong workforce.Southern Health has over 300 sites across the county and we serve 1.5 million people throughout all stages of their lives. Our aim is to work alongside the people we support (and our health and care partners) to deliver the best possible care and constantly improve.Here at SHFT we have so much to be proud of:Working as a team and supporting each other, we put patients and our staff at the heart of everything we do.We have a skilled and diverse workforce and are committed to our staff development, offering bespoke training packages, leadership pathways and career opportunities.We offer a variety of benefits such as an amazing pension scheme, generous annual leave, Childcare Choices scheme, many discounts (Blue Light card, The Company Shop, NHS Staff Discounts, cycle to work scheme) and much more.Come to work with us, together we will provide outstanding treatment and care to improve lives.Job responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.Person SpecificationQualificationsRecognised basic Medical DegreeFull GMC Registration with license to practiceSection 12(2) approvedExperience3 years full time service in Psychiatry since registration, or equivalentExperience of assessing and treating patients in acute & community psychiatric settingsKnowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent)Experience in other Psychiatric sub specialitiesExperience in Learning Disability PsychiatryAdditional CriteriaAbility to take a full Psychiatric history, mental state and physical history for Learning Disability patientsAbility to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical workloadExcellent written and oral communication skillsDictate clear, concise letters to other professionalsCompetent to work without direct supervisionGood understanding ICD 10 diagnoses, psychotropic medication and psychological therapiesAbility to use IT, including e-mail and the internetKnowledge of different models of careEvidence of performance that is above averageKnowledge of Risk ManagementKnowledge of recent developments and drug advances in Learning Disability PsychiatryDemonstrate use of evidence based practiseDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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