Overview
ELFT is a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. The role supports the Luton Community Mental Health Team within the Bedfordshire and Luton area. The post complements the current structure of consultant and trainee psychiatrists and will work with an MDT including pharmacy, psychology, social work, CPN colleagues, and trainees.
Main duties
* Provide consultant leadership to the Luton CMHT.
* Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of adults (over 18) with acute and severe mental illness in the community to enable intensive and timely treatment and reduce chronicity and dependency on psychiatric services.
* Attend and lead weekly MDT meetings, supported by the team operational lead.
* Provide clinical advice and guidance to primary care physicians to manage patients in the least restrictive environment.
* Undertake work in the context of the recovery approach, placing the service user at the centre of planning and decision making.
* Fulfil responsibilities as a Psychiatrist approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983, where relevant.
* Work with the Team manager to meet KPI targets and ensure targets are met.
* Provide support and training to other health care professionals and support service users through the care pathway as required.
* Lead on the delivery of high quality care in all settings and maintain awareness of quality targets set by the Trust and nationally.
* Develop the service with a view to achieving HTAS accreditation at the earliest opportunity.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Essential: Fully registered with the General Medical Council
* Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview)
* Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
* Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act) / Approved Clinician or willing to apply once in post
Desirable
* A higher degree such as MD or PhD
Knowledge and experience
Essential
* Experience of clinical work in Acute Adult Psychiatry at SpR, SASG or consultant level within the last 3 years
* Excellent knowledge and experience of applying the Mental Health Act
Desirable
* Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
Organisational skills / Abilities
Essential
* Leadership skills
* Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-model team
* Ability to manage complex workloads and support others
Other
Relocation support may be available. The role is within a Trust with a focus on inclusive practice and service user involvement.
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