Specialty Doctor - Older Adults West CMHT

Employer
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ashcroft Unit Hockley
Town
Birmingham
Salary
£52,530 - £82,400 PA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/05/2024 23:59
Specialty Doctor - Older Adults West CMHTSpecialty DoctorPlease note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.Job overviewBSMHFT is excited to present our new progression posts for psychiatrists interested in working towards entry onto the Specialist Register via the CESR route. We currently have one vacancy within our established Dementia and Frailty services, based with the West Hub Community Mental Health Team for older adults.We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and an appreciation of the opportunities and challenges of working within culturally diverse areas of Birmingham. You will have sound clinical skills and be approved, or eligible, for approval, under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act. You will have full registration with the GMC and experience of psychiatry at a Core Training grade. Excellent communication skills, team working skills and flexibility are essential. You will be encouraged to participate in continuing professional development, audit, research and teaching.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will provide clinical input in the integrated acute care pathway. The routine work involves assessing new patients referred to the community mental health team and the ongoing treatment and management of patients under the care of community mental health team.The post holder for the West Hub Community Mental Health Team for older adults will be based at the:Ashcroft Unit, The Moorings, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5SDWorking for our organisationWith hands on support from consultant colleagues, including portfolio development and exposure to a wide range of experience (including Psychotherapy) to aid competency achievement, this is a great opportunity for experienced psychiatrists, looking to make the next move in their career.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPart of this great opportunity will provide:Personalised portfolioAccess to the RCPsych’s CPD OnlineSupport in gaining research competenciesInvolvement in our academic programme and teachingRegular clinical supervision & separate CESR mentorSAS Tutor support and CESR / SAS support forumsInformal enquiries are encouraged.Person specificationInterviewRecognised medical degreeFull GMC registration with a licence to practice.Eligible for approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act.Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be within a psychiatry training programme or as a fixed term specialty trainee within psychiatry; or have equivalent experience and competences.Commitment to personal programme of Continuing Professional Development.At least two years experience of working in psychiatry, including working with people suffering from severe mental illness, preferably in a community settingMinimum 6 months experience in Old Age Psychiatry.Experience of teaching and training at an undergraduate/postgraduate level.Commitment to clinical audit and quality improvement within multi-disciplinary team.Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing service needs.Ability to work creatively within multi-disciplinary team.Demonstrable interest in the provision of gender sensitive mental health service.Able to travel across the community base area.MRCPsych or equivalent.Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (#####).Broad clinical training in psychiatry including both inpatient and community service.Experience serving a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population.Experience of providing psychological and/or social interventions.Experience of contributing to or completion of a service improvement project.Completed clinically relevant audit projects.Skills in working with individuals who are difficult to engage.Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.Please note, ifapplicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust.All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your first week with us.If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.If applicable to your role, the Trust will require you to sign up for the DBS Update Service. The subscription will cost you £13 a year but the Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January#####1, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship hereBrowse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)1 . It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found hereCriminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, check if you’re eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead. It’s cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order#####75 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.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders A#####974 (Exceptions) Or#####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.
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