About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the diverse London borough of Tower Hamlets.
The post is based at the Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT). The service base is very central to the borough with good bus and Tube connections, based in the Isle of Dogs, E14.
We are looking for an enthusiastic psychiatrist, with experience in General Adult Psychiatry as SAS level to join the team and the mental health services in the borough.
It is a LTFT role, at 0.6wte (there is no flexibility to increase)
Main duties of the job
5 Programmed Activities per week will be devoted to Direct Clinical Care. The Specialty Doctor will work under the supervision of the consultant. They will:
Work within a multidisciplinary setting offering psychiatric-medical input in the assessment, treatment and care management of the patients.
Will adhere to the clinical lead model of service and principle of holistic care.
Provide appropriate cross-cover for colleagues.
Adhere to all service conditions and local policies.
Clinical work will mainly entail comprehensive medical assessments that include history taking, mental and physical evaluation, and biopsychosocial formulations.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Specialty Doctor will share the medical input for the team for with the Consultant Psychiatrists, working under clinical supervision. The post holder will be expected to screen referrals, contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, correspond with referrers, colleagues and other involved professionals and conduct psychiatric reviews and chair CPAs of community patients.
Specific administrative support is provided for preparation of GP correspondence, tribunal reports, and other documentation.
Person Specification
Clinical Essential
MB BS or equivalent GMC registration
Desirable
Section 12 approval Higher degree relevant to the work MRCPsych exam(s)
Clinical expereince Essential
Minimum 4years clinical experience with 2yrs practicing at CT1-3 equivalent grade or higher and adult psychiatry experience Experience working in general adult psychiatry Significant experience in MDT working Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Experience working in both community and inpatient settings in Mental Health Psychopharmacology knowledge relevant to the post
Other Essential
Evidence of service development/QI/Audit/Research involvement Teaching experience Respect equality and diversity.
Desirable
Has experience of working in diverse settings.
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 East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Mental Health Team
The Barkantine, 121 Westferry Road
London
E14 8JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)