Consultant Psychiatrist - Pearl Ward

The post offered is a consultant position in old age psychiatry in Pearl Ward based at Highgate East Mental Health Centre.

Pearl Ward is a 15-bedded ward primarily for older adults with functional mental illnesses, such as psychosis, mania, and depression. One of the 10 PAs is for once weekly ECT. The ECT service has grown recently, so it would be useful to have an additional consultant involved in this. The responsibility includes supporting the ECT team with administering ECT to patients throughout the unit. There will be opportunity to develop your ECT skills with the team.

This post has arisen because of the previous post-holder going on maternity leave. The post is available now.

The role of the Consultant is to be the clinical lead of the team and to ensure high-quality, patient-centered, effective, safe, and efficient care is delivered by the team.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide clinical leadership and act as the Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
2. Oversee the delivery of ECT sessions in line with best practice and accreditation standards.
3. Supervise and mentor junior doctors, contributing to their growth and development.
4. Engage actively in teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

About us

Why Choose Us?

1. State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in the newly opened Highgate East Mental Health Unit, designed to foster recovery in a supportive and innovative environment.
2. ECT Expertise: Contribute to our growing ECT service, with opportunities to enhance your skills and work alongside experienced professionals.
3. Collaborative Care Pathway: Be part of an integrated service that prioritizes home-based care, reducing inpatient admissions and empowering patients.
4. Commitment to Development: Access robust CPD opportunities, dedicated SPA time, and support for quality improvement projects.

What We Offer:

1. A full-time, 10 PA post (7.5 DCC, 2.5 SPA), with flexibility for part-time arrangements.
2. Competitive salary and benefits, including London Weighting.
3. Comprehensive support for revalidation and appraisal through our designated body.
4. A fixed-term 12-month contract with the potential for a substantive role.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached JD/Person Spec for the Consultant Psychiatrist - Pearl Ward role; this will provide all the details on the role needed. This role is based at Highgate East.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Registration

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice. Must be on the specialist register or within 6 months of gaining a Certificate of Completion of Training.
• Specialist accreditation in Old Age Psychiatry (Including CESR equivalent) (or have applied for same).
• Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as a Responsible Clinician.
• Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing.
• Shared Services training up to date to be an approved trainer/clinical supervisor.
• Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Another relevant post-graduate qualification.
• Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training.
• Training as a Consultant mentor.

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge and observance of the requirements and duties of a doctor laid down by the GMC in Good Medical Practice.
• Clinical knowledge of the full range of mental disorders.
• Experience in the assessment of complex clinical cases involving severe and enduring mental illness and significant risk histories and the ability to assertively engage and manage such cases.
• Expertise in a comprehensive range of evidence-based treatment and case management options including pharmacotherapy.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding practices.
• Experience in workplace-based assessments of doctors in training.
• Knowledge of clinical commissioning and external organisations that interface with an NHS Trust.
• Experience in organising and chairing meetings.
• Good understanding of Trust governance structures, especially clinical governance.
• An understanding of the role of research within the wider service.
• Willingness to participate in research as appropriate and within the context of the duties of the post.
• Significant previous clinical experience at junior, higher trainee, and/or consultant level in Acute ward-based general adult psychiatry.
• Experience in teaching small and large groups.
• Experience in developing policies and protocols.
• Experience of service development.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence others.
• Good knowledge of and ability to use both spoken and written English.
• Ability to organise workload and manage time and delegate responsibility where appropriate.
• Ability to practise as an independent Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail in clinical matters.
• Sensitivity to needs of all patients and carers.
• Sensitivity and awareness in clients and staff from different cultures, ethnicities, gender and sexual orientations.
• Teaching and supervision skills for undergraduate medical students, doctors in training and multi-professional staff.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multidisciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
• Ability to take on the role and responsibilities of the clinical lead.
• Experience in undertaking clinical audit, investigating serious incidents and handling complaints.
• Enthusiasm for teaching psychopathology and willingness to share knowledge and experience.
• A special interest or willingness to develop one in an area which helps to meet the needs of the Trust.
• Experience in successfully delivering research projects.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£105,504 to £139,882 a year plus £2,162 of London Zone Weighting per year.

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