Job overview
This is an established post within the Rehabilitation & High Support (RHS) Hub of PCNFT. This is a less than full time (LTFT) job and the appointee will be expected to cover max of 7 patients - 4 PAs
The opportunity has come up as the current Consultant is reducing their working days and leaving this role. Team is supported by an experience WTE Advanced clinical practitioner (ACP), OT, psychologist, along with nurses and nursing assistants.
Main duties of the job
Take Responsible Clinician (RC) responsibility for max of 7 inpatients and lead the multi-disciplinary team. All patients are expected to be detained under The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007).
The role of RC carries with it the responsibility to ensure that all the necessary documentation (including Section 17 leave, Consent/Treatment, section renewal etc. forms) is correct and up-to-date, that adequate reports are provided for Manager’s Appeals or Tribunals within the time period laid down in the Code of Practice, and that either Consultant attends or ensures adequate representation is available. The appointee will maintain approval as an Approved Clinician and under Section 12 of The MHA 1983 (amended 2007)
Liaise appropriately with the Ministry of Justice regarding those patients who are subject to Restriction Orders, and maintain an adequate system to ensure that the regulations laid down by the Ministry of Justice are adhered to.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Involvement in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join an established team at rehabilitation unit, Heathfield House in Stockport.
The unit is for patients having predominantly intractable severe and enduring mental illnesses, and who require a step-down rehabilitation before considering their discharge into community. Whilst some patients will have a history of risk to others, the predominant need at the time of admission is for rehabilitation and the management of their psychosis or affective disorders. The average length of stay for patients is two years.
The team is composed of: Consultant Psychiatrist (0.8 WTE - split between 3 LTFT cover Consultants), 1 WTE ACP, psychologist, assistant psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Technical Instructor, Ward Manager and a Medical secretary. There is currently no trainee at Heathfield house.
The majority of patients are from the Pennine Care footprint, though we accept referrals from throughout the North West region. The length of stay is highly variable, though average length of stay is expected to be 18 – 24 months.
The consultant would be expected to liaise with the referring and community teams during the admission and discharge process. But there is no expectation to provide community follow-ups.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Desirable criteria
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
* Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential criteria
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
* Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
* Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
* Able to undertake the role as described (with reasonable adjustments made if required)
Desirable criteria
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Excellence in working extensively in multi- disciplinary teams at ST4-6 or consultant level
* Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
* Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
* Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
* Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable criteria
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
* Experience in Rehabilitation/Forensic Psychiatry
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Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
What happens after your application has been received?
You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email.
What happens if I am offered the position after interview?
The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email.
What pre-employment checks will I need to complete?
By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to. The checks are:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to NHS will be required to provide to cover the most recent three years. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks.
If you are offer a position with is and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with. If the role you have been offer is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn.
What happens when pre-employment checks are complete?
Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
Other important information
* We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring.
* If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post.
* If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application.
* Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges.
* We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity.