Job overview
The Trust is seeking a fulltime consultant psychiatrist to join our inpatient multidisciplinary team on Ruby ward, 17-bedded female acute ward in Aylesbury.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate their ability to adapt to the changing circumstances of modern mental healthcare provision and demonstrate an interest in working with people with severe mental illness and complex emotional needs. We welcome applications from highly motivated colleagues to work collaboratively with our team managers, and to contribute to the leadership and clinical expertise of our highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
There are extensive opportunities for teaching and training of medical students, postgraduate doctors, members of the multidisciplinary team and other service providers, and for appraising and mentoring consultant colleagues.
There are extensive opportunities for teaching and training of medical students, postgraduate doctors, members of the multidisciplinary team and other service providers, and for appraising and mentoring consultant colleagues.
Applicants for the above vacancies must be fully registered with the General Medical Council GMC) and on the Specialist Register or be within six months of attaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or an equivalent approved indicator of training.
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and person specification for detailed information about the main duties of the role.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria
* Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Guidelines).
* Approved Clinician (AC) status and Section 12 (MHA) approval are essential. Candidates who are in the process of getting AC approval will be considered.
Desirable criteria
* Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies
Training Essential criteria
* Higher specialist training in psychiatry in approved training post for a minimum of three years, equivalent training in another country, or previous consultant experience relevant to this post.
* CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Desirable criteria
* Sub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post.
Other requirements Essential criteria
* Transport - Mobility as required for the post.
Desirable criteria
* Driving licence and own transport.
Documents to Download
Job description (PDF, 488.3KB)
Recruiter Contact Details
Name: Dr Keelyjo Hindhaugh
Title: Associate Medical Director
Email: keelyjo.hindhaugh@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
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