About this role
Job summary
Are you a psychiatrist looking for a rewarding community role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities?
We are recruiting for a full-time Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry of Learning Disabilities to join our North and West Oxfordshire (Banbury, Bicester and Witney) Learning Disability Service based in Banbury.
You will work closely with an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and physiotherapy colleagues. The role offers a varied and fulfilling caseload, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may also experience mental illness, autism or epilepsy, and working in partnership with families, carers, primary care and social services.
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training with two years in a relevant specialty, along with a genuine commitment to compassionate, collaborative care.
Join us and help shape high-quality community mental health care for adults with learning disabilities at one of the UK's leading mental health Trusts.
Main duties of the job
Asses and treat out-patients with a learning disability and/or co-morbid mental illness, autistic spectrum disorders or epilepsy. You will have responsibility for the patients you see, as well as for those patients seen by medical staff whom you directly supervise. Support the care of adults with a learning disability by developing strong partnership with other agencies and services, including social care, primary care and voluntary agencies Work alongside the clinical supervisor and multidisciplinary team to ensure the effective functioning and development of the service Engage with 1 hour per week clinical supervision in line with the trust supervision policy Contribute to CPA, professionals or multidisciplinary meetings for those patients under your care Provide timely written correspondence to relevant professionals documenting assessments, on-going management, progress, and eventual discharge using Trust IT and clinical records system. On-call duties across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire - candidates must have sufficient mobility and access to reliable transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.
This is a supportive post with regular consultant supervision, protected time for professional development and strong encouragement to pursue continuing professional development, teaching and service improvement. You will be joining a Trust rated good by the Care Quality Commission, with an excellent reputation for training and close links with the University of Oxford.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
Prospective applicants are very welcome to arrange an informal visit to the service. Please contact us for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration Essential
General medical qualification Full GMC registration
Desirable
Some or all parts of MRCPsych or equivalent
Training Essential
At least four years' full-time Postgraduate 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 specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable
Attendance at MRCPsych course or equivalent Section 12 (2) approval: Mental Health Act, 1983
Clinical Experience Essential
Held hospital appointments in psychiatry at CT or equivalent level
Desirable
Experience at ST or SD level or equivalent
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 Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Samuelson House
Tramway
Banbury
OX16 5AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)