This is a hugely exciting time for the Trust having recently achieved anOUTSTANDING CQC RATING and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating.
We are driven by our values. If you believe in Respect, Kindness and a Positive outlook then you'll be right at home.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to develop a fairly new service for people who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. There is a significant evidence base to support the interventions used to promote recovery in this patient population that includes medication, psychological interventions and family work.
The post holder will be involved in the assessment and management of a wide range of early psychosis presentations. Comorbid conditions including substance misuse and mood/anxiety disorders are the norm and offer challenges in terms of diagnosis and treatment.
You must ensure the relevant professional registration is maintained, including Section 12, Approved Clinician, and Responsible Clinician status.
About us
Here's what we have to offer you
* Mentoring support for new Consultants
* Dedicated support to help become a future NHS Leader
* Access to Leadership, Teaching, Education and Research opportunities
* A strong ethos on Learning and Development
* Access to a state-of-the-art Simulation Training Facility including opportunities to join the Multidisciplinary Simulation Faculty
* Access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre Consultants
* Study leave of 30 days over 3 years
* Study leave budget of £800 per person per annum
* Innovative patient electronic record system (PARIS)/ Admin and IT equipment/ software to improve work experience (4G enabled laptops provided upon starting)
* Flexible working
* Excellent staff benefits
* Health and wellbeing support
* Flexible APAs to seek development opportunities in service development/ management / Simulation Training /working with Community Transformation Projects
* Dedicated SPA time in Job Plan
* Generous relocation package up to £7.5K (subject to terms & conditions)
Our Health Hub helps improve staff health and wellbeing across the Trust - encouraging staff to step away from their work and think about their own health. This includes:
* Workshops, challenges and social events throughout the year
* Confidential and safe forums where staff can talk about the emotional impact of work
* An equality and diversity staff network providing support to all staff
* Mindfulness bite size taster session
* Mini health check
* Free, confidential counselling services 24/7
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include, but not exclusive to:
* To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
* To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, submit this promptly to the Information Department.
* To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
* To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
* To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
* To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
* MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
* Must have completed CCT within six months of interview date
Desirable
* Additional clinical qualifications.
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within 3 months.
* Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
* Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
TRANSPORT
Essential
* Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
* Participated in continuous professional development
* Has actively participated in clinical audit
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
* Participated in research or service evaluation
* Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
Desirable
* Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
* Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
* Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
* Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
* Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
* Excellent knowledge in specialty
* Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
* Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
* Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
* Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
* Experience of working in Early Intervention in Psychosis service
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
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