Specialty Doctor | West London NHS Trust

Overview

Applications are invited for the post of Speciality Doctor in General Adult psychiatry for a permanent position in Lillie Ward, a 16 bedded female admission ward based in the Hammersmith and Fulham mental health inpatient unit, West London. The post holder will provide clinical support and leadership as part of an established medical team and MDT. The position is full time.Applicants must be registered with a licence to practice with the GMC and ideally have experience working in inpatient units with section 12 status. All medical staff are employed by WLNT.The successful candidate will be a senior member of an established medical team, under a substantive consultant psychiatrist and part of a comprehensive MDT.Responsibilities

Have key clinical and management roles on the ward, providing clinical input to Lillie Ward through active engagement and participation in ward clinical activity.Demonstrate a commitment to good clinical care and personal development, with excellent communication skills and familiarity with the Mental Health Act (MHA) in the UK.Deliver care in line with best clinical practice and guidelines, informed by trauma-informed principles.Work without routine out of hours commitments associated with this post.Be managed through the governance structures of West London Local Services, reporting to the ward consultant and the acute Clinical Lead for the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.Context

The Hammersmith and Fulham inpatient unit is one of two general adult inpatient services for West London NHS Trust and is based close to the Charing Cross Hospital site in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lillie Ward is one of four female admission wards within West London local services.About the Trust

West London NHS Trust is diverse, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high-secure hospitals in the country, and provides low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust employs over 5,000 staff, with 59% from BME backgrounds. The Trust is rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Forensic services rated as ‘Outstanding’.The Trust is a partner in the development of the North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board, and leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.Application and Assessment

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep ..... full job details .....