ELFT Advanced International Fellowship Scheme in psychiatry provides an exciting opportunity for International Medical Graduate (IMG) Psychiatrists to develop and share their valuable skills, knowledge, experience, and best practice, with benefits to both the fellow and ELFT. The Trust will act as sponsor to enable participants to apply for a visa to register with the General Medical Council (GMC). This 2-year scheme provides the opportunity to gain experience in several sub-specialties, gain exposure to the NHS regulatory framework, and work in a multidisciplinary team.
The GMC expects candidates to demonstrate they meet or exceed the standards required for practise under full registration in the UK and be capable of working at the level of a UK graduate with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience. They should have achieved higher postgraduate qualifications overseas and wish to pursue further specialist training in the UK, and for whom taking the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test may not be appropriate.
• Take full health histories, mental state examination and a physical examination where appropriate. Explore particularly relevant elements within the health history under the guidance of the consultant. Review service users’ mental states frequently and amend their care plan as appropriate under the supervision of the consultant.
• Prescribe medication under consultant supervision. Prescribe medication within local and national guidance. Prescribe medication within British National Formulary (BNF) limits.
• Provide safe and effective care in line with local and national guidance, under the supervision of the consultant. Prioritise urgent clinical issues and take prompt action if you think service user safety is being compromised.
• Maintain accurate, legible and contemporaneous clinical records for all service users. The trust uses RIO electronic patient records system. Update the progress notes at every point of contact and the core assessment, risk assessment, care plan and outcome measures as appropriate.
• Ensure that assessment reports, clinic letters and other documents that you have a responsibility for are complete, honest, accurate and completed in a timely manner. Documents can be checked by the consultant before being sent out, unless instructed otherwise.
• Recognise and work within the limits of your competence. Seek support from your clinical supervisor if you are unsure.
• Ensure that you observe local health and safety arrangements and take reasonable care of yourself and people that may be affected by your work.
• Be aware of your safeguarding duties – you have a duty to identify, report and record incidents of potential or actual abuse. This statement applies whether the victim is an adult or child. All queries will be addressed by the trust safeguarding team.
ELFT is a teaching Trust, rated Outstanding by the CQC which provide Mental health and Community Service across East London and Bedfordshire.
We are proud of our field-leading Quality Improvement and Leadership Development programmes, which you would be encouraged to pursue. We work closely with the Institute of Healthcare Improvement, and partners across the North East London ICS to drive innovation in healthcare. Our staff are actively encouraged to engage in and lead transformation work.
Luton is a vibrant and evolving multicultural town with a rich industrial history. The town is culturally very active and is surrounded by beautiful countryside whilst also boasting excellent transport links to central London. The population of Luton has doubled over the past 60 years to an estimated 215,000 in 2017 and has long attracted individuals new to the country. Luton is now one of the most ethnically diverse towns in the country with large British Indian, British Pakistani and British West Indian
populations.
Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Mar 2025