About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate Specialty Doctor to join our Adult Home Treatment Team in CNWL Harrow.
This is a well-established, high-performing multidisciplinary service providing intensive assessment, treatment and support to adults experiencing an acute mental health crisis
If you are a committed and compassionate doctor who is keen to make a meaningful difference to adults experiencing mental health crisis, we would warmly welcome your application.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient number of applicants have been received.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, energetic and passionate about delivering high-quality care to adults in crisis. They will be committed to providing assessment and intervention in a sensitive, accessible and culturally appropriate way. Section 12 approval is required for this post.
In CNWL Harrow, we are committed to whole-system working and close collaboration across services. The Home Treatment Team has strong links with Harrow Mental Health Services, including CNWL Community Mental Health Services, inpatient wards and Adult Liaison Services at Northwick Park Hospital.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest Trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.
In CNWL Harrow we have an ethos of whole systems working closely together. The service has strong links to Harrow Mental Health Services, including CNWL Community Mental Health Services and Adult Home Treatment Team in Harrow, Older Adult Liaison Services at Northwick park hospital and the Ellington ward which is the acute older adult psychiatric ward.
In line with the NHS 10-year long term plan, CNWL Harrow has embedded the Trauma Informed Approach. All staff receive regular training and supervision in both formulation and treatment, using this approach. The care is delivered by an integrated multi-disciplinary team with a shared sense of ownership for patients.
Additional opportunities for the post-holders:o One to one supervision with a Consultanto Participation in local CPD activitieso Peer Support for SAS doctorso Support for CESR program
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical: To holistically assess patients formulating individualised Care Plans with service users and their carers that aims to address their psychological, physical, spiritual & social needs, incorporating treatment and signposting / referring to other services where necessary. Provide medical consultation, advice and expert knowledge to all team members. Involvement within normal working hours in urgent assessments (which might involve Mental Health Act assessments) Provide support, advice, liaison and information to all who might be concerned in the care of the patient. This includes education and advice to family members/carers of patients as well as professional carers. To formulate risk assessments and ensuring all clients have appropriate care plans in place which addresses the risks. To maintain up-to-date clinical records electronically in line with agreed local policies and procedures, guidelines from professional bodies and CNWL policy. To liaise with carers, general practitioners, acute hospital services, social services, and third sector organisations. Regular medication review and inform GPs of any changes To ensure all key performance indicators are maintained in line with trust policies. To have a good knowledge of safeguarding of vulnerable adults and report to the necessary agencies.
Management and Leadership:
To contribute to the development of a culture of risk assessment and management to be delivered effectively in own area of responsibility and practice To represent the team/sector on both internal and external clinical and strategic planning forums and to act in a professional manner at all times.
The post-holder will contribute to the supervision of the trainees and is expected to contribute and support in other clinical duties and writing discharge summaries.To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide expertise within the department, upholding professional standards at all times.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
oPrimary Medical degree oFull GMC registration oSection 12 approval
Clinical Experience Essential
oCompleted at least four years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term trainee or have equivalent experience and competencies oExtensive experience in the management of a broad range of relevant mental disorders in adults
Desirable
oExperience in managing patients from different cultural backgrounds oWorking with interpreters and translation services
Skills and Knowledge Essential
oAbility to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach oAble to work effectively in a team oAble to build constructive relationships oAbility to plan treatment programmes in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team oPerson-centred in clinical approach oAbility to provide medical and mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses and initiate treatment plans oBasic IT skills oExcellent clinical skills oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written oBroad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in old age and evidence based management interventions oUp to date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines oExperience in teaching junior doctors and other professional groups oExperience in audit
Desirable
oAdvanced IT literacy oPractical experience in a short-term psychological therapy oExperience in trauma informed approach oAttendance at teaching courses.
Other Essential
oCommitment to multi-disciplinary team working oCommitment to Continuing Personal Development oAbility to be flexible and work as part of a changing, dynamic organisation oSickness (or attendance) record that is acceptable to the Trust oAbility to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job. oAbility to work on own initiative oEnthusiasm oProbity oIndustriousness
Desirable
oContribution to the development of a service oEffective teaching skills oFlexibility oDriving license oHave car available for community work
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 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harroq
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)