Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for one full time locum Specialist Doctor in Psychiatry with our H&F North and South Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT) for six months with potential to extend to one year.
South MINT –6 PAs working based at Claybrook Centre; North MINT- 4PA working based at Fulham Palace Road. The MINT model is aimed to better meet individual needs with MDT by developing good relationship with the local Primary Care Network (PCN). This is a transformed services and the workload assessment is based on current patterns of referrals as well as existing caseloads combined. There are 5 PCNs (primary care networks) in Hammersmith and Fulham and each of these is supported by an MDT. One whole time Consultant Psychiatrist is allocated to each of the PCNs.Within each team, there is a whole team approach to caseloads. The post is created as there is a 6PA vacancy unfilled in South MINT and the need to backfill 4PA in North MINT as the team consultant has taken up the clinical lead of the service. (There will be another 8PA consultant in South MINT and 6PA consultant in North MINT)
Main duties of the job
Clinical leadership
Relationships
You will be expected to establish, develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues in the Primary Care Network as well as in secondary care mental health teams, the Local Authority and Community & Social Enterprise. You will also facilitate smooth transitions into and out of the service through relationships with other relevant services.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable criteria
2. MRCPsych
3. Additional clinical qualifications
4. Qualification or higher degree in clinical research or management
Eligibility
Essential criteria
5. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
6. GMC Specialist Register or within six months
7. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
8. Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
9. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential criteria
10. Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
11. Excellent written and oral communication skills
12. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
13. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
14. Ability to work in and lead team
15. Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
16. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable criteria
17. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
18. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards
19. Evidence of improving patient outcomes through service change or audit
Clinical knowledge
Essential criteria
20. Excellent clinical skills
21. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
22. Excellent knowledge in speciality
Desirable criteria
23. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service