About this role
Job summary
Older Adult Consultant in the Rotherham South Community Mental Health Team.
The successful applicant will be one of two consultants providing day to day medical support to the South Community Team 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
This is a 0.6 WTE community post; the post-holder will have responsibility for the Rotherham Older Adults South Community Mental Health Team and it is expected that clinical contact (DCC) will comprise 75% of the working week with the other 25% dedicated to administration, CPD, service development and teaching dependent on the special interests of the successful candidate (SPA).
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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
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 Old Age 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 Older Adult 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 an old age Consultant in Adult Psychiatry. 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
Skills 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 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.
Additional Essential
oApproved or eligible for approval under Section 12(2) of MHA 1983 oApproved or eligible for Approved Clinician Status.
Desirable
oAccess to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
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
Aughton Road
Rotherham
S26 4TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)