Consultant Psychiatrist - South Camden Core (Psychosis Pathway)

Consultant Psychiatrist - South Camden Core (Psychosis Pathway)

This post is for a 0.6 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist working within the South Camden Core Locality Team covering the Intensive Psychosis pathway. This is a replacement post with the current post holder taking on the position of the Clinical Director for the division.The post-holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team which includes both statutory and voluntary sector roles and provides holistic care to patients in a primary care setting aligned to the South and Central Primary Care Networks in Camden.Main duties of the job

Please see attached JD to seev the full details of the Consultant Psychiatrist - South Camden Core Intensive Psychosis Pathway at The Margarete CentreAbout us

The North London NHS Foundation Trust is the main mental health service provider in North London. We provide care and support to a population of 1.6m people in North London and also provide a range of more specialist mental health services to a wider population across London, surrounding counties and some national services. They include: General Adult Services (Inpatient Services, Crisis Services, Community Services, Talking Therapies), Rehabilitation Services, Children and Young People Mental Health Services, Older Adult Services, and Learning Disabilities and Autism Services. Our specialist services include Forensic and Prisons Services, Substance Misuse Services, the Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health Service, Specialist Eating Disorders Services, and Veterans'' Mental Health Services. We are starting from a good place with both of our organisations having been rated as ''Good'' during our latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections.Job responsibilities

The specific clinical and managerial responsibilities of the post-holder will be as follows:To provide consultant input and clinical leadership to maintain clinical standards at their respective locality teams.To assess and manage patients with under the care of the locality team relevant to their pathway.To assist with diagnosis, formulation, medication reviews, Dialog+ care planning, management plans, risk assessments, safety plans (Formerly crisis plans), and self-help plans as required for these patients referred to the team.To provide advice and support to respective PCN GPs, and other practice staff, regarding the assessment and management of the mental health difficulties of patients registered with their practices. This may be done through case discussions, joint consultations and bespoke training, as appropriate.To maintain effective communication with GPs, primary care staff, patients and their carers.To work flexibly within timetabled working hours, so that urgent clinical matters can be prioritised.To carry out Mental Health Act and domiciliary assessments as required.To play a key role in implementing improved linkage between primary and secondary care services.To liaise and work closely with local voluntary services as part of the new model of core community teamsTo provide clinical input, where necessary, to multi-disciplinary case conferencing around difficult patients being managed solely in primary care.To engage with local service user participation models.To participate in management activities and governance processes related to the locality teams, including audits and quality improvement projects.To play an integral role in the performance of the team, the further development of the service, and the development of clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.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 TrainingSection 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as a Responsible ClinicianRegistered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standingShared Services training up to date to be an approved trainer/clinical supervisorMembership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent higher qualification in psychiatryOther relevant post-graduate qualification (incl. those gained outside UKTrained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in trainingTraining as a Consultant mentorKnowledge and 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 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 practicesExperience in work place based assessments of doctors in trainingKnowledge 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 governanceAn understanding of the role of research within the wider serviceWillingness to participate in research as appropriate and within the context of the duties of the postExperience in teaching small and large groupsExperience in developing policies and protocols.Experience of service development.Skills and 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 EnglishAbility to organise workload and manage time and delegate responsibility where appropriateAbility to practise as an independent Consultant Psychiatrist.Thoroughness and attention to detail in clinical mattersSensitivity 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 staffAbility 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 leadExperience in undertaking clinical audit, investigating serious incidents and handling complaintsEnthusiasm for pathology and willingness to share knowledge and experienceA special interest or willingness to develop one in an area which helps to meet the needs of the TrustExperience in successfully delivering research projectsDisclosure 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.South Camden Core Community Mental Health TeamThe Margarete Centre, 108, Hampstead Road£109,725 to £145,478 a yearPlus £2,162 of London Zone Weighting per yearContract

PermanentWorking pattern

Part-timeReference number

455-ME643-BJob locations

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