Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist - Luton CMHT (South)

Overview

This is an established post in the Luton Community Mental Health Team structure. The post will complement the current structure of consultant and trainee psychiatrists within the community mental health teams covering Bedfordshire and Luton. The post holder will support the multidisciplinary team in the management of patients with mental health needs not on CPA and those patients subject to CPA, as envisaged in relevant NICE Guidance (at present). The post-holder will work with an MDT including pharmacy, psychology, social work, CPN colleagues, and trainees. The post holder will clinically lead the Team, overseeing the delivery of care under CPA and non-CPA, for a cohort of patients registered with certain primary care clinical networks.Our mission is to make a positive difference to people\''s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. The Trust may support removal/relocation and associated expenses.Responsibilities

Provide consultant leadership to the Luton CMHT.Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of issues relating to mental and physical health for adults with acute and severe mental illness in the community (over 18 years) so that intensive and timely treatment can be delivered to prevent chronicity and dependency on psychiatric services.Attend and be the clinical leader of 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 all work in the context of the recovery approach which is emphasised across the Trust, 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.The service has KPI targets and a requirement to meet them. The post holder will work with the Team manager to ensure the 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 be mindful of quality targets set by the Trust and those set nationally.Develop the service with a view to achieving HTAS accreditation at the earliest opportunity.Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Fully registered with the General Medical CouncilEligible 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 qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act) / Approved Clinician or willing to apply for such approval once in postDesirable

A higher degree such as MD or PhDKnowledge and Experience

Experience of clinical work in Acute Adult Psychiatry at SpR, SASG or consultant level within the last 3 yearsExcellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health ActDesirable

Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental healthOrganisational Skills / Abilities

Leadership skillsAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-model teamAbility to manage complex workloads and support others to do thatDesirable

Formal leadership and management trainingExperience of team / service leadershipResearch and Audit

Experience of research work, especially in general hospital patients and/or patients with medically unexplained symptomsAudit experienceOther information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure check will be required.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information see the UK Visas and Immigration website.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer details

East London NHS Foundation TrustCharter House, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 ..... full job details .....