Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability NEW Banbury Posted today £105,504 - £139,882 per[...]

Overview

BanburyExpiredFull TimeExpires: 01/10/2025PermanentAbout the Role

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established multi-disciplinary Learning Disability team servicing the North of Oxfordshire. We are seeking a highly motivated Consultant who has skills and knowledge in the assessment of treatment of adults. The successful candidate must be interested in expanding their knowledge and skills around those presenting with learning disabilities.The post holder will be working alongside a comprehensive Learning Disability MDT comprising Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and Consultant Psychiatrists. The service is complimented by a Countywide Intensive Support Team (IST) and also has access to an Intensive Interaction specialist.Main duties of the job

The Consultant will provide senior medical input and clinical leadership to the LDT. Medical responsibility for patients usually remains with the GP, except where a medical member of the LDT takes a patient on for continuing treatment. The post holder will have responsibility for those patients seen by himself/herself, together with those patients seen by medical staff directly supervised by the post holderThe post holder will work alongside the team manager and the other Consultant Psychiatrists in the team to ensure the effective functioning and development of the serviceThe consultant will provide direct clinical supervision and line management to the trainees and speciality doctors and any senior trainee placed with the team. This will include 1 hour per week clinical supervision for trainees and a pro rata equivalent level of supervision to speciality doctors- in conjunction with other consultants. This will be in line with the trust supervision policyThe consultant will be expected to provide direct clinical care and ensure medical involvement in complex case reviewsProviding timely written correspondence to relevant professionals documenting assessments, on-going management, progress, and eventual discharge using Trust IT and clinical records system – training will be provided where needed. Completion of complex case review documentation when necessary.Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possibleOur vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:Excellent opportunities for career progressionAccess to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceNHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailersLease car schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion teamDetailed job description and main responsibilities

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Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Guidelines)Eligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act) ApprovalHigher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studiesSection 12 (Mental Health Act) ApprovalCCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry at the time of interviewHigher specialist training in psychiatry in approved training post for a minimum of three years, equivalent training in another country, or previous consultant experience relevant to this postSub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to postSkills and Knowledge

Ability to undertake full range of consultant responsibilitiesAbility to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework, and to share leadership responsibilities with senior colleagues of other professionsAbility to understand how organisations work most effectivelyCommitment to active clinical governanceAbility to promote effective team workingCapacity to prioritise workloadActive participation in clinical auditCommitment to interagency partnership workingMust have good skills in communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and staff of other organisations. Good spoken and written English.Work collaboratively and effectively with a range of professionals.Must have interest in and commitment to people with mental health problems, and their carers.Experience in supervising and teaching core psychiatric traineesApplication of research evidence to clinical practiceRelevant experience of the administrative, management and leadership roles of senior medical staffInter-agency partnership working and developmentUndergraduate and postgraduate medical ..... full job details .....