Main area Specialty Doctor, ADHD-ID service. Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract 6 months (fixed term with possible extension up to 12 months following review) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 380-MED-25-011-LOCUM
Employer Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust Employer type NHS Site Laurel House, Canterbury Town Canterbury Salary £59,175 - £95,400 pro rata PA Salary period Yearly Closing 16/03/2025 23:59
Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry of ID. ADHD in ID service
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
The CQC rates us as an Outstanding organisation for Caring with an overall rating of Good
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) offer a range of ongoing benefits to our valued workforce. From an active health and wellbeing programme to regular recognition events, we work hard to provide varied benefits that make a difference to your work-life balance.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our new ADHD in Intellectual Disability (ADHD-ID) service in Kent and Medway as a Specialty Doctor in the Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability. This is a new post which has been created by KMPT being recently commissioned to undertake reviews of ADHD medication treatments in people with ID. The post holder will be a member of a new dedicated ADHD-ID Team. The ADHD-ID team will focus on a specific patient group with ADHD diagnoses. The appointee will work with Consultant Psychiatrist colleagues to provide outpatient medication reviews of patients with ID and ADHD. We have a friendly and supportive working culture. The post holder will be encouraged to make a major contribution to future ADHD in ID service innovation and development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within a newly formed ADHD-ID Team which will focus entirely on patients with ID and ADHD diagnoses in Kent and Medway. The ADHD-ID Team will have a Specialty Doctor (this post), a Health Care Assistant and administrator and input from two Consultant Psychiatrists in ID experienced in the treatment of ADHD.
The postholder will:
* provide psychiatric reviews (including ADHD medications) of patients with ID and ADHD
* work as part of the ADHD-ID team, being available and accessible to provide support and supervision when appropriate
* ensure effective liaison occurs between the ADHD-ID team and other primary and secondary care health services
* participate in Psychiatry of ID teaching and academic events.
* participate in clinical governance, clinical audit/research, and other working groups and committees as may be necessary.
Working for our organisation
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing vital mental health, learning (intellectual) disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway.
Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role.
Part-time or job-share applications are welcome.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
* Specialist knowledge and experience in old age psychiatry
* Additional clinical qualifications.
ELIGIBILITY
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice.
* Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 6 months of appointment
TRANSPORT
* Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* Excellent knowledge in specialty
* Completed minimum of three years full-time training in psychiatry.
* Clinical expertise in the assessment and Management of risk.
* Good working knowledge of the interface between the MCA and MHA.
* Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
* At least 6 months experience of ID psychiatry within the last 5 years
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALITIES
* Shows empathy and sensitivity.
* Copes under pressure.
* Works co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team
* Evidence of annual appraisal and commitment to appraisal and revalidation
* Manages own time, workload and prioritises work
* Able to use electronic records and use IT for email, internet and office software
LEADERSHIP
* Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback.
* Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment
* Able to deputise for consultant psychiatrist.
* Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust.
Trust Values:
We are creating an environment for equal opportunities for all, where we can ALL be ourselves. We take pride in our services – which are underpinned by our Trust values:
* Respect- We value people as individuals, we treat others as we would like to be treated.
* Openness- Work in a collaborative, transparent way.
* Accountability- We are professional and responsible for our actions.
* Working together- We work together to make a difference for our service users.
* Innovation- We find creative ways to run efficient, high quality services.
* Excellence- We listen and learn to continually improve our knowledge and ways of working.
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