About this role
Job summary
The Trust is seeking to recruit a Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry to join the low secure Forensic Psychiatry Learning Disability service in Dartford. The post is based at Tarentfort Centre, Littlebrook hospital, Dartford.
The post holder will have a caseload of 20 patients spread across River Hill and Marle wards. There is 1.6WTE consultants covering the wards and the post holder would be expected to work closely with them. There is a full complement of the multidisciplinary team including ward psychologist, social worker and occupational therapist.
Main duties of the job
Day-to-day management of inpatients on the ward, attending to both physical and mental health problems. Preparation of CPA reports, physical health summary reports and, if appropriate, contribute to Mental Health Review Tribunals, manager's hearings leave applications to the Ministry of Justice for restricted patients. Ensure that individuals who require continued specialist intervention to address risks from mental health conditions are offered a safe effective and timely pathway through secure hospital services into the community.
About us
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.
Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.
Job description Job 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.
Our Benefits
Here are just some of our Benefits: Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kents own Medical school Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest Free access to an independent counselling service Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts Car lease scheme A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMMH values and promote equality and diversity.
*If you would like further information, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: [email protected]
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
MRCPsych OR a specialist qualification from an EU country that complies with EU directive 2005/36/EU.
ELIGIBILITY Essential
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
Desirable
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 Essential
Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential
At least 4 years postgraduate experience, including at least 2 years in core psychiatry training programme Good knowledge in specialty Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Good oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
Postgraduate experience in specialty
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING Essential
Participated in continuous professional development Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable
Able to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Participated in research or service evaluation
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential
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.
Desirable
Manages own time, workload and prioritises work Able to use electronic records and use IT for email, internet and office software
LEADERSHIP Essential
Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback.
Desirable
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.
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 Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address Tarentfort Centre
Bow Arrow Lane
Dartford
DA2 2PB
Employer's website https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)