Specialist Doctor

Specialist Doctor - Bedford Recovery CMHTAn exciting opportunity has risen for a Specialist Doctor to join the East London NHS Foundation Trust and to work with the Bedford team.The post holder will support the community case load for Bedford Referrals come through the common referrals pathway. The candidate will have experience of working in this environment and will be tenacious in providing the best care over prolonged periods of time to achieve optimum outcomes for these patients using all treatment modalities.Main duties of the job1. Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of issues relating to mental and physical health for adults with acute and severe mental illness in the community (over 18 years) so that intensive and timely treatment can be delivered to prevent chronicity and dependency on psychiatric services.2. Provide clinical advice and guidance to primary care physicians to manage patients in the least restrictive environment3. Undertake all work in the context of the recovery approach which is emphasised across the Trust, placing the service user at the centre of planning and decision making.About usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.Job responsibilitiesFor a more detailed review of the job description and person specification please refer to the attached JD&PSPerson SpecificationQualificationsMB BS or equivalent medical qualification.Fully registered with the General Medical CouncilMembership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)Approval under Section 12(2) of Mental Health Act 1983, or plan to gain approval within 6 months of appointment.Professional Values and Behaviours, Skills and KnowledgeAt least six years' experience of psychiatry clinical practice post medical qualificationAppreciation and understanding of social and cultural factors relevant to psychiatric practiceExperience of and commitment to clinical care of individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditionsExperience of clinical work in Acute Adult PsychiatryExperience of Quality Improvement projects & Clinical AuditGood working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health ActORGANISATIONAL SKILLS/ ABILITIESAbility to work as a part of multidisciplinary Team.Ability to manage complex workloads and support team members to do that.Consultation skills to services, teams and individualsCommitment to working in a multidisciplinary setting.Commitment to working with service users on service developmentCLINICAL SKILLSAbility to work multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership for the team.Self-motivating and innovative approachClear, effective communication styleExpertise in risk assessment.A balanced approach to risk management and safety plans.Confident in therapeutic positive risk taking when appropriate.Commitment to clinical governance and QIFlexibility and ability to work under pressure.Ability and commitment to work with carers and families.Ability to adjust therapeutic approaches according to service users' cultural needsTEACHING AND SUPERVISIONGood teaching and communication skillsExperience of teachingRESEARCH AND AUDITExperience of research work, or service evaluation, especially in psychosis and cultural psychiatryDisclosure 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr