Overview
Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability (RRP 30K) – Permanent, Full Time 10 PAs. Based in Hillingdon Learning Disability Team, CNWL. The role is for a Consultant Psychiatrist working with intellectually disabled adults in London.
Learning Disabilities Service, Hillingdon. The post offers a Golden Hello for up to 30K (taxable and non-pensionable) and relocation package up to 8K (subject to eligibility), along with generous annual leave entitlement, study leave, NHS pension scheme and staff discounts.
CNWL has strong links with Brunel University; the successful candidate will have the option to take up an extra 1PA as an educational post. Flexible working may be discussed.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a Consultant Psychiatric service for adults with Learning Disabilities living in Hillingdon.
* Support and develop ongoing psychiatric input to people with Learning Disabilities living in the community.
* Attend community referrals and complex case reviews, clinical governance and management meetings; clinical caseload includes clinic-based appointments, work in local residential providers and day resources.
* Provide Consultant Psychiatric service for LD patients admitted on Frays and Crane Ward at The Riverside Centre; include Responsible Clinician cover and attendance at weekly ward rounds, MDT meetings, and tribunal report preparation.
* Lead collaboration with mainstream mental health services within the Borough.
* Participate in shaping new services in response to NHS changes, in collaboration with Clinical and Service Managers.
Person specification
Training And Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice
* Included on the GMC specialist register or CCT within 6 months of interview
* Approved under section 12(2) MHA, 1983 or within 3 months
* Approved Clinician status or within 3 months of appointment
Desirable criteria
* MRCPsych or equivalent
* Inclusion on GMC specialist register for learning disabilities
* Management training/qualifications
* Royal College of Psychiatrists specialist trainer status
* Higher degree in Psychiatry (LLM, MD or PhD)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Up-to-date knowledge in management of adults with learning disability
* Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation
Desirable criteria
* Specialist interest demonstrated by publications or presentations
* Knowledge of national strategic direction
Experience
Essential criteria
* Up-to-date knowledge in management of adults with learning disability
* Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation
Desirable criteria
* Experience of multi-agency work, especially with service users, carers and voluntary organizations
* Experience in medico-legal work
* Experience in service management and development
Skills
Essential criteria
* High level of clinical skill
* Ability to work constructively in multidisciplinary teams and multi-agency systems
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Commitment to working with users, carers and voluntary organizations
Desirable criteria
* Clinical leadership
* Clinical teaching ability
* Research and/or audit capability
* Specific treatment modality skills
* Computer literacy
* Ability to assess and manage people with autism and epilepsy
Personality and Attitude
Essential criteria
* Disability-centered values
* High professionalism
* Flexibility and ability to work in a changing environment
Desirable criteria
* Ability to lead and support colleagues
* Enthusiasm to work with adults with complex chronic problems
* Commitment to working as part of the MDT
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Human Resources
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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