About this role
Job summary
General Adult Consultant in the Rotherham Community Mental Health Team
The successful applicants will be one of two consultants providing day to day medical support to the South Community Teams in Rotherham. The base for this team is Swallownest Court in Rotherham with easy access to the M1 motorway. There is a Trust wide community review taking place from this year which will change the community teams function and bases to align with Neighbourhood working.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to support the multi-professional teams to determine need and deliver care across the range of community and care settings served by the mental health teams.
o The post holder is expected to work in both organic and functional aspects of mental health services for older adults.
o To provide medical leadership, consultation, advice, and guidance within the Community Mental Health Teams, ensuring that care and treatment are safe and effective, efficient and within national guidelines.
o To provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and formulation to appropriate patients. On completion of assessment, advise on diagnosis and treatment within the teams and to external service providers.
o To provide medical care to patients with severe mental health problems requiring enhanced care coordination.
o To liaise, advise and consult with hospital doctors and primary care clinicians on diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.
o To conduct assessments and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oFull registration with the GMC oInclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT. Would consider a candidate with MRCPsych and AC approval
Desirable
oMRC Psych or equivalent higher qualification. oHigher Specialist Training in Adult Psychiatry (e.g. SpR scheme) oMD, Management qualification, other professional qualification (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT)
Experience Essential
oPrevious experience within General Adult Psychiatry oExperience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings. oExperience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
oPrior experience working as a Consultant in Adult Psychiatry. oEvidence of development of special interest oEvidence of development of special interest oProven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care oOther special interest/expertise relevant to the post.
Knowledge Essential
oKnowledge of research processes
Desirable
oCommitted to Continuing Professional Development oSound knowledge of NHS management structures and systems
Skill & Abilities Essential
oAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: .That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; .have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7.5, Speaking 7.5, Reading 7.5, and Writing 7.5 oIf applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence. oClinical supervision experience/skills. The aptitude and potential to develop a leadership role within the service with special emphasis on leading on quality and clinical standards and engaging in service improvement
Desirable
oAbility to undertake training/mentoring of medical staff in junior grades and enthusiasm for education.
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 Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address Swallownest Court
Swallownest Court, Aughton Road
Sheffield
S26 4TH
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)