Specialist Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Full time

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated General Adult Specialist Grade Psychiatrist to work in the North East Wandsworth IRH in the heart of South West London

The teams provide care for working age adults who live in the Wandsworth and experience severe or enduring mental illness. The CMHT is one of four within the borough, with care provided according to GP/PCN alignment. The post sits within a well-established MDT that works alongside a separate Consultant-led Assessment team and interfaces with a Consultant-led Home Treatment Team and in-patient wards. There are also specialist teams for Early Intervention in Psychosis, and Personality Disorder.

Main duties of the job The post-holder will work alongside a full-time consultant and will be responsible for providing high quality psychiatric care to patients under the care of the teams, contribute to the training of core and higher psychiatry trainees along side the Consultants as lead, and will also contribute to the teaching of St George's University of London Medical Students. They will work closely with a Team managers, an advanced clinical practitioner and a dedicated Clinical Service Manager for the Borough. Supervisory support is available from the Team Consultant and Associate Clinical Director for Wandsworth. About us We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services. Job description Job responsibilities If you are a dynamic and established specialist psychiatrist fully registered with the GMC as well as holding S12 approval under the Mental Health Act or are a specialty doctor within six nine months of being eligible for this grade, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please refer attached JDPS for detailed Job description and main responsibilities Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS: Essential
  • Primary Medical degree.
  • Full GMC registration
  • Section 12 Approval
Desirable
  • Approved Clinician status
  • Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
  • Qualification in a talking therapy such as CBT, DIT or MBT
  • Qualifications in change management and service development skills
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: Essential
  • Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
  • A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions
Desirable
  • Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management
  • Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Essential
  • Broad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in old age and evidence-based management interventions
  • A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions
  • Ability to provide medical and mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses and initiate treatment plans
  • Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach
  • Ability to plan treatment programmes in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team
  • Able to work effectively in a team, Able to build constructive relationships,Basic IT skills
  • Person-centred in clinical approach
  • Up to date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines
Desirable
  • Advanced IT literacy
  • Practical experience in a short-term psychological therapy
  • Experience in trauma informed approach
RESEARCH AND AUDIT: Essential
  • Keeps up-to-date with current research and best practice in the individual's specific area of practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and their own independent study and reflection.
  • Critically appraises and understands the relevance of the literature, conducting literature searches and reviews disseminates best practice including from quality improvement projects.
  • Locates and uses clinical guidelines appropriately.
  • Communicates and interprets research evidence in a meaningful way for patients to support shared decision-making.
  • Experience of carrying out an audit project.
Desirable
  • Experience of service planning and development
  • Experience in involvement in a research project and publication.
TEACHING: Essential
  • Commitment to teaching other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
  • Teaching of undergraduate students
PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS: Essential
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to inspire others Ability to provide good clinical leadership Ability to effect change Ability to work co-operatively in multi- disciplinary teams Ability to manage and adapt to change
  • Willingness to supervise junior medical staff and staff from allied disciplines Willingness to take on a fair share of Trustwide duties
  • Commitment to personal, team and service development
Desirable
  • Personal experience of mental illness Personal experience of social distress
  • Evidence of helping others who have suffered physical, mental or social misfortune,Evidence of seeking feedback as a way of improving one's skills
Employer details Employer name South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Address Trinity Building

Springfield University Hospital

London

SW17 0YF Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 294-MEDI-0364-CS
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