Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy

2 weeks ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Details

**THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POST IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL**

EPUT is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy, based at Herrick House, Colchester. You will be responsible for the Provision of comprehensive service in Medical Psychotherapy for the North East Sector of EPUT, covering Colchester and Chelmsford. They will have responsibility for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorder, namely those with complex co-morbidity requiring an integrative psychiatric, psychological and psychotherapeutic approach, in liaison with other key services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will also provide clinical leadership and governance to ensure the proper functioning of the Psychotherapy Department and Complex Case Consultation Service. The department is made up of a multidisciplinary psychotherapy team of adult psychotherapists, with individual, group and systemic skills, a highly skilled psychosocial nurse practitioner, and higher dual trainees in General Adult Psychiatry and Medical Psychotherapy and Core psychiatric trainees.

Additionally the post holder will be responsible for triaging referrals into the service and will also work alongside MDT colleagues in joint referral meetings with representatives from other teams, including General Adult Psychiatry, Adult Community Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Therapy for You (IAPT) and other specialities (e.g. eating disorders, drug and alcohol services) to determine the clinical pathway for patients referred to secondary care mental health services.

Essex has something for everyone, amazing scenery, great schools, adventurous outdoor activities, fantastic restaurants and a colourful history so why not contact us to discover why so many of our staff love living and working here.

The post holder must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register, with an appropriate CCT or equivalent or be within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the AAC.

About us

The trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants continuing professional development seeking to deepen and broaden their skills. As well as making a clinical difference, we believe that your development is key so you will be supported to enable you to pursue educational and research interests which go hand in hand to provide a high quality of care and safety to our patients. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including
Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide Clinical leadership of the Psychotherapy team and complex case consultation service. To take a lead in triaging referrals to the service. To provide expert advice and consultation for other teams referring to service or seeking a second opinion and provide clinical guidance on care planning. To take clinical lead for the management of complex cases under the care of the team, and psychotherapeutic formulation, care planning, and treatment. To lead on liaison and collaborative multi-disciplinary and partnership working with other services/agencies within and outside the trust for patients under the care of the service or as part of the referral process. To undertake psychotherapy assessments for patients and families referred to the service. To carry a psychotherapy clinical caseload of complex patients and families.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register as a Medical Psychotherapist (CCT in Psychotherapy or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview) Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines) Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status. OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment. Desirable
In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. CCT in general adult psychiatry CCT in general adult psychiatry Registration with British Psychoanalytic Council as Psychoanalyst or Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. Clinical skills, knowledge & experience
Essential
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Experience working with patients presenting to secondary care mental health services with a range of disturbance including mental illness and personality disorder. Appreciation and understanding of social factors and ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practice. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Experience in supervising trainee doctors and SAS doctors Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Desirable
Wide range of specialist psychotherapy and psychiatric experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. Experience of clinical work in Acute Adult Psychiatry at SpR, SASG or consultant level within the last 3 year Utilises a quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems, develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using a systematic QI methodology.

Employer details
Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Herrick House

Colchester

CO1 1ST



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