About this role
Job summary
The Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM) invites applications for a Specialty Doctor to work in the Insomnia and Behavioural Sleep Medicine Clinic. We welcome applications from medically qualified professionals with experience in Sleep Medicine, Psychiatry, Primary Care or Neurology. This post is open to job sharers, with or without a partner.The post holder will work in the largest Insomnia treatment clinic in the United Kingdom and will take part in expanding the capacity of the clinic as well as expanding the range of disorders covered and treatments offered. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a growing field of medicine. The service provides care to patients with a range of sleep disorders including insomnia disorder, nightmare disorder, circadian rhythm sleep wake disorder, sleep paralysis, and parasomnias.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's main responsibilities will be to assess new patients, order appropriate investigations, interpret the results of those investigations and initiate treatment plans for the patients. They will see individual patients for longer term follow up and will also be expected to run psychological and behavioural treatment groups for insomnia and other sleep disorders.The successful candidates will be expected to possess excellent interpersonal skills, good organizational abilities and a willingness to learn. A good knowledge of sleep medicine, psychopharmacology and cognitive behaviour therapy is desirable, but any gaps in knowledge can be addressed during on the job training. They will also work closely with other sleep services within the trust as well as with other clinicians in the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine.Apart from high level clinical skills the successful applicant will have vision and the willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team and assist in the development of clinical services. Clinics may include some evening and Saturday clinics.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed applicationCome and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent Eligible for full UK GMC Registration
Experience Essential
Experience of working within multidisciplinary health team
Desirable
Experience in working with patients with sleep disorders. Experience of, and commitment to, clinical audit and service evaluation Experience of working with patients with mental health conditions
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to take a psychiatric history, assess risk and formulate a treatment plan using behavioural and pharmacological interventions.
Desirable
Understanding of the appropriate use of investigations and treatments within sleep medicine Expertise in psychological treatments and integrated medicine
Communication Essential
Ability to explain diagnoses and treatments to patients and colleagues in a clear and understandable manner
Personal and People Development Essential
Keep up to date with development in the field of sleep medicine, psychopharmacology and integrated medicine. Ability to teach and train colleagues and junior staff.
Desirable
Quality and service improvement - Innovative and imaginative approach to service development Information processing (IT skills) - Computer literacy, including use of e-mail, Internet and voice dictation systems
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Treats all staff and patients equally regardless of role, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or nationality.
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, UCLH
60 Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)