Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated Consultant to work in the Wyre Forest community learning disability team.
The clinical work of the post-holder will include the assessment and treatment of behavioural and psychiatric disorders, and epilepsy, in adults with all severities of learning disability. Expertise in the diagnosis and management of co-morbid conditions such as autism and attention-deficit disorders will be expected.
The community teams comprise clinical psychology, LD community nurses, healthcare support workers, specialist physiotherapy, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, behavioural nurse therapists, social workers and epilepsy specialist nurse.
All clinics are held at the Robertson Centre which is based in the Kidderminster General Hospital site. Support is provided by Dr Manjula Staff Grade Psychiatrist.
The North Community Learning Disability Team is based in Bromsgrove at Princess of Wales Community Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include:
1. Providing direct psychiatric services through comprehensive assessment,diagnosis and care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-basedtreatment and effectiveness.
2. Providing psychiatrist leadership to the multidisciplinary team andclinical leadership in collaboration with the team leader. The ConsultantPsychiatrists responsibilities include treatment planning and regular reviewsthrough outpatient contact or a multidisciplinary care programme approach thatcomprehensively address patients biopsychosocial needs.
3. Psychiatric liaison to specialist mental health services, includingadvice and consultation-liaison.
4. Ensuring the involvement of families and carers wherever appropriate intreatment planning.
5. Mental Health Act work.
6. To participate in the Consultant on call rota covering out of hoursresponsibilities including weekends.
7. Flexibility to shapeand respond to changing service requirements.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.
What we offer;
8. 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
9. Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours
10. Flexible and agile working opportunities
11. Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
12. Wide range of supportive staff networks
13. Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
14. Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high quality services.
15. Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change.
16. Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological and psychological treatments.
17. Ability to manage, improve or to support the clinical operations of the service
Additional criteria
Essential
18. Eligible to work in the UK.
19. Willing to undertake home visits and school clinics
20. Able to drive or to provide own transport to meet the requirements of the post.
Experience
Essential
21. Provision of high quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant.
22. Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.
23. Substantial training and/or experience in learning disabilities
Qualifications
Essential
24. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
25. CCT in Learning Disabilities (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT) or already included on the appropriate specialist register
26. Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment).
27. GMC Licence to practice.
28. MRCPsych (or equivalent)
29. Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act.