Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability

Overview

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 possible. Our 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”. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established multi-disciplinary Learning Disability team servicing the North of Oxfordshire.The post holder will be a Consultant with skills and knowledge in the assessment and treatment of adults, and will contribute to clinical leadership within the Local Digital Team (LDT). The successful candidate must be interested in expanding their knowledge and skills around those presenting with learning disabilities.Responsibilities

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 holder.The 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 service.The 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 policy.The consultant will be expected to provide direct clinical care and ensure medical involvement in complex case reviews.Providing timely written correspondence to relevant professionals documenting assessments, ongoing 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.Essential qualifications and criteria

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) Approval.Higher specialist training in psychiatry in approved training post for a minimum of three years, or equivalent training in another country, or previous consultant experience relevant to this post.Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry at the time of interview.Desirable criteria: Sub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post.Training essential criteria: CCT 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 interview.Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies (desirable).Experience in supervising and teaching core psychiatric trainees.Application of research evidence to clinical practice.Ability to undertake full range of consultant responsibilities and to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework.Skills and knowledge

Ability to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework, and to share leadership responsibilities with senior colleagues of other professions.Ability to understand how organisations work most effectively and to promote active clinical governance.Ability to promote effective team working and to prioritise workload.Active participation in clinical audit and interagency partnership working.Must have good communication skills with patients, relatives, colleagues and staff of other organisations. Good spoken and written English.Work collaboratively and effectively with a range of professionals. Interest in and commitment to people with mental health problems and their carers.Experience in supervising and teaching core psychiatric trainees; supervision of advanced level trainees; and research experience and skills.Desirable criteria

Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies.Inter-agency partnership working and development.Undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching.Sub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post.Research experience and skills.Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression.Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development.27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service.NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers.Competitive pension scheme.Lease car scheme.Cycle to work scheme.Employee Assistance Programme.Mental Health First Aiders.Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply).Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ..... full job details .....