Job summary This post is for those interested in pursuing psychiatry as a career. Candidates must have GMC registration with a license to practice.The post holder will be based at Blossom Court in Haringey. The post holder will be joiningwell established multi-disciplinary teams which include consultant supervision and other doctors already in post. This is a 12 months fixed term post but there is a possibility of extension beyond this period depending on performance and service need. This is an excellent opportunity to work within the NHS to gain further psychiatricskills and to promote patient centred care in line with our Trust values. The post holder will be expected to work from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. The post holder would be invited to join the on call rota or take ad hoc duties via the staff bank Main duties of the job This is fixed term post which has become available due to service gaps. An induction will be provided to your placement explaining roles and responsibilities as well as your workplace. A Trust induction will also be provided after starting in your allocated post.The successful applicant(s) will work within their allocated post. The post will offer the opportunity to perform clinical assessments of individuals with mental health conditions, including mental state examination, history taking, physical health examination and attendance of meetings with the multidisciplinary team. About us At Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEHMHT) we provide integrated mental health services to the people of North Central London, as well as some services regionally and nationally.We employ more than 3,600 staff, which makes us one of the largest employers in our area. Last year we supported more than 134,952 people; approximately 2,312 patients and service users on our wards and over 132,640 in the community. In 2021-22 our budgeted expenditure was £393 million. We provide our services to children, adults, and older people from over 20 sites. We support people to overcome the hurdles they face with their health and wellbeing. We support them to get back into the community and to live as independently as they can. We aim to give people the skills they need to look after themselves with our support in the community. When they need a higher level of care, we provide that on our wards. The wards are found at Edgware Community Hospital; Barnet General Hospital (Springwell Centre); Chase Farm Hospital; and St. Ann's Hospital Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £32,398 to £63,152 a year Plus £2,162 of London Zone Weighting per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 306-BEH-2406 Job locations Blossom Court St Ann Hospital London N15 3TH Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will gain experience with the full spectrum of psychiatric morbidity. This post is based in a multidisciplinary setting and the post holder will work closely with all the members of the team (consultant, SAS doctors and doctors in training, nurses, health care assistances, psychologists, social workers & graduate mental health workers). The care delivered is recovery-focused, placing emphasis on individuals strengths and goals for the future. Ward duties include attending formulation/CPA meetings, reviewing patients on the ward for mental health and physical health concerns, risk ax. Liaising with pharmacy regarding medication queries. Completion of discharge summaries and ward round tasks. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will gain experience with the full spectrum of psychiatric morbidity. This post is based in a multidisciplinary setting and the post holder will work closely with all the members of the team (consultant, SAS doctors and doctors in training, nurses, health care assistances, psychologists, social workers & graduate mental health workers). The care delivered is recovery-focused, placing emphasis on individuals strengths and goals for the future. Ward duties include attending formulation/CPA meetings, reviewing patients on the ward for mental health and physical health concerns, risk ax. Liaising with pharmacy regarding medication queries. Completion of discharge summaries and ward round tasks. Person Specification Application and Interview Essential Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise from the GMC by the intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK Previous medical or psychiatric experience in foundation training or equivalent Excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written Excellent skills in assessing physical health and undertake physical examination and blood tests Assessing and prioritising patient needs Excellent IT skills for timely record keeping on electronic records Willing to take instructions and work flexibly Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet Desirable A minimum of 3 months experience in psychiatry (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies in psychiatric specialties Other postgraduate qualification of relevance Experience in adult acute inpatient psychiatry including clinical attachment in psychiatry in UK. Experience working in the NHS Previous evidence of an interest in psychiatry Experience of working in a multi-cultural society Experience in data gathering and management Person Specification Application and Interview Essential Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise from the GMC by the intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK Previous medical or psychiatric experience in foundation training or equivalent Excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written Excellent skills in assessing physical health and undertake physical examination and blood tests Assessing and prioritising patient needs Excellent IT skills for timely record keeping on electronic records Willing to take instructions and work flexibly Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet Desirable A minimum of 3 months experience in psychiatry (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies in psychiatric specialties Other postgraduate qualification of relevance Experience in adult acute inpatient psychiatry including clinical attachment in psychiatry in UK. Experience working in the NHS Previous evidence of an interest in psychiatry Experience of working in a multi-cultural society Experience in data gathering and management Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name 306 North London NHS Foundation Trust Address Blossom Court St Ann Hospital London N15 3TH Employer's website https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)