Job overview
There is an exciting opportunity within the North London Mental Health Partnership (NLMHP) for a Specialty Doctor (ST4-6 equivalent) to join the Enfield Acute Adult Inpatient Services based at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield.
We currently have 2 vacant posts on the acute adult wards in the Chase Building, which care for adult patients with regards to assessment and treatment. These are as follows:
-Devon ward (12 bedded, male psychiatric intensive care (PICU) ward)
-Suffolk ward (17 bedded, female acute admission and treatment ward)
Please refer to the updated Job Description for these full time (10PA) posts and the Person Specifications within it.
These posts will be for a 6-month fixed term basis with the option to extend further at the end of the 6-month period.
Main duties of the job
These are fixed term posts which have become available due to service gaps. An induction will be provided to your placement explaining roles and responsibilities as well as your workplace. A Trust induction will also be provided after starting in your allocated post.
The successful applicant(s) will work within their allocated post. The post will offer the opportunity to perform clinical assessments of individuals with mental health problems including mental state examination, history taking, physical health examination and attendance of meetings with the multidisciplinary team. Additional opportunities with regards to Mental Health Act Assessments, tribunal report writing and attendance as well as leading of MDT meetings/work.
The post holder will gain experience with the full spectrum of psychiatric morbidity. This post is based in a multidisciplinary setting and the post holder will work closely with all the members of the team (consultant, other doctors, nurses, health care assistances, psychologists, social workers & graduate mental health workers). The care delivered is recovery-focused, placing emphasis on individuals’ strengths and goals for the future
Working for our organisation
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS), rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. This service treats and cares for people within the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions.
We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services and mental health liaison services in North Middlesex University Hospitals Trust.
Our values and quality improvement are at the heart of everything we do, please consider joining us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To join and document ward meetings, morning meetings, ward reviews and at times chair/lead these as well.
2. Perform clinical assessments of individuals with mental health problems admitted to the ward.
3. Develop knowledge of mental health, including formulation of care plans and provide support to more junior team members.
4. To perform physical health checks (bloods, ECGs and physical examinations) and liaise with general hospital/GP colleagues to maintain patient physical health.
5. Develop psychiatric interview and risk assessment skills.
6. To complete medical recommendations for detention under the Mental Health Act.
7. To prepare reports and present evidence at Tribunal hearings with appropriate supervision where necessary.
8. To be flexible and accessible in providing appropriate care to the patients.
9. To work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
10. To comply with the trust values, policies, and procedures.
11. To participate in quality improvement work (e.g. audit, service development, etc.).
Person specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential criteria
* Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
* Section 12 approval
* Previous medical or psychiatric experience in foundation training or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in psychiatry (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies in psychiatric specialties
* Other postgraduate qualification of relevance
* Experience in adult acute inpatient psychiatry including clinical attachment in psychiatry in UK.
* Experience working in the NHS.
* Previous evidence of an interest in psychiatry
Skills
Essential criteria
* Excellent communication skills, verbal, non verbal and written
* Excellent skills in assessing physical health and undertake physical examination and blood tests
* Assessing and prioritising patient needs
* Excellent IT skills for timely record keeping on electronic records
* Willing to take instructions and work flexibly
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in a multi-cultural society
IT Experience & Skills
Essential criteria
* Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet
Desirable criteria
* Experience in data gathering and management
Two references will be required, one from your current or most recent employer, the other from your previous employer. The referees should be from persons with management responsibility.
If you have been unemployed for a period of four years or more, please give your last employer and one character referee of your choice (not members of your family). If more applicable, references will be requested from your Teacher or Head of Faculty. Please ensure you provide full contact details.
Please be aware that your documents eg. Passport/NI Card will be electronically scanned using Home Office accredited Verification System.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.
All non- medical posts with the Trust are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust’s satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Should you not hear from us within three working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
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