Job summary The Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join the established In-patient and Intensive Support Teams that provide assessment and treatment for individuals with learning disabilities from across the City of Hull and the County Area of East Riding of Yorkshire. The aim of acute learning disability inpatient service is to provide the following three core functions of support: Assessment (including for potential mental illness) of the causes of challenging behaviour, where it cannot be safely carried out in the community Treatment of mental illness where this is the cause of challenging behaviour (complemented by other interventions as appropriate), where it cannot be safely carried out in the community Reintegration of the individual back into the community after hospital treatment, including provision of support/guidance to families and support providers The service seeks to minimise a person's length of stay and any admissions are supported by a clear rationale of planned assessment and treatment with measureable outcomes. The core team at Townend is multidisciplinary and includes Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry and Speech and Language Therapy. The team at Townend Court work closely with the community team who also work with the individual, and discharge planning is done in partnership. This is a developmental post created in response to an increase in demand on the Learning Disability Service and to support the existing Consultant. Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within a designated catchment area. The post holder will provide medical services to the Learning Disability Psychiatry Service working with named Consultants to deliver a comprehensive In-patient and Community Service. The post holder will be expected to maintain and enhance a strong community ethos working closely with General Practitioners, Primary Health Care Teams, Social Services and other agencies and focus on service delivery to clients. About us We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care. We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started. We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised. We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support. From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK. Find out more and search live jobs. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year dependant on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 338-6768471-24 Job locations Townend Court 298 Cottingham Road Hull HU6 8QR Job description Job responsibilities As a Specialty Doctor working in the Learning Disabilities Team, you will have responsibility for the provision of safe and effective care and treatment. You will share the vision of integrated and multi-disciplinary working and actively engage in the development of the service through research and support. The post holder would be expected to be Section 12(2) MHA approved and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures. The ability to commute within the Trusts geographical area with access to the appropriate means of transport is essential. Please read our attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on our exciting role available. Job description Job responsibilities As a Specialty Doctor working in the Learning Disabilities Team, you will have responsibility for the provision of safe and effective care and treatment. You will share the vision of integrated and multi-disciplinary working and actively engage in the development of the service through research and support. The post holder would be expected to be Section 12(2) MHA approved and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures. The ability to commute within the Trusts geographical area with access to the appropriate means of transport is essential. Please read our attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on our exciting role available. Person Specification Qualifictaion and Training Essential Full registration with the GMC with a license to practise Relevant Medical Qualifications Desirable MRCPsych Clinical Experience / Skills / Competencies Essential At least four years (full time) of post-registration experience in psychiatry The diagnosis and management of complex mental illness. The management of complex mental health needs Ability to assess and manage psychiatric emergencies and act independently. Writing comprehensive and clear medical notes. Desirable Ability to develop psychological formulation and apply psychological approaches to practical situations. Experience of leadership and management Clinical Governance Essential A clear understanding of Clinical Governance Desirable Experience of clinical audit or other quality improvement activity Person Specification Qualifictaion and Training Essential Full registration with the GMC with a license to practise Relevant Medical Qualifications Desirable MRCPsych Clinical Experience / Skills / Competencies Essential At least four years (full time) of post-registration experience in psychiatry The diagnosis and management of complex mental illness. The management of complex mental health needs Ability to assess and manage psychiatric emergencies and act independently. Writing comprehensive and clear medical notes. Desirable Ability to develop psychological formulation and apply psychological approaches to practical situations. Experience of leadership and management Clinical Governance Essential A clear understanding of Clinical Governance Desirable Experience of clinical audit or other quality improvement activity 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 Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Address Townend Court 298 Cottingham Road Hull HU6 8QR Employer's website https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)