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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

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Ref: 333-J-WE-C-0016 Vacancy ID: 6268691

General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist (St John’s Wood Community PCN)

Closed for applications on: 27-May-2024 00:01

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 27-May-2024 00:01

Location

Site: North Westminster Mental Health Hub
Address: 7a Woodfield Road
Town: London
Postcode: W9 2NW
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week

Salary

Salary: £99,532 - £131,964 plus London weighting of £2162 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (YC72)

Specialty

Main area: Adult Psychiatry

Interview date: 31/07/2024

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

General responsibilities:

To manage, appraise and provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical/clinical director and in accordance with the Trust’s policies and procedures
To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder, operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant
To undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients
To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly through the trusts clinical information systems
To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service
To participate in annual appraisal for consultants
To regularly attend the monthly Borough Care Quality meeting
To attend and participate in the academic program of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD program
To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct
To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

To comply with the Trust’s agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services

Clinical Responsibilities:

Provide senior clinical advice and support to the daily triage, MDT and other regular clinical team meetings.
Ensure that all referrals are triaged daily and responded to in a timely way
Assessment of new patients and clinical supervision of assessments carried out by other team members
Review complex needs patients to ensure appropriate care packages are put in place
Mental Health Act related-work
Domiciliary visits to provide assessment and treatment services as a member of the CMHT
Domiciliary assessments in response to emergencies
Occasional psychiatric assessments of residents who may be in crisis in another borough
Ensure that physical health needs are addressed
Review and monitoring of the caseload to ensure appropriate care packages are put in place and discharges facilitated to maintain patient flow
Develop good working relationships with local GPs and other providers
Provide mental health advice and support to GPs and primary care clinicians by surgery visits and other means, to assist patient management in the primary care setting
Close liaison with the wards to facilitate admission and discharge planning
Liaison with CRHTT, Psychiatric Liaison Services, AMHP services and Forensic Services in the borough
Develop working relationships with local voluntary sector services in order to support and promote recovery
Following the cross-cover protocol that has been agreed with another team or colleague which will make sure appropriate cover is in place during absence

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable criteria

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
Additional clinical qualifications.
MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent

ELIGIBILITY

Essential criteria

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Approved under S12

Desirable criteria

In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

Excellent knowledge in specialty
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable criteria

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

TRANSPORT

Essential criteria

Ability to use public transport (for travel to see patients if indicated).

ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential criteria

Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
Participated in continuous professional development
Participated in research or service evaluation.
Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable criteria

Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
Has led clinical audits leading to service change.

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Dr Sujaa Mary Rajagopal Arokiadass
Job title: Clinical Director
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 07484 064 781
Additional information: For questions about the posts please contact Dr Sujaa Mary Rajagopal Arokiadass, Clinical Director & Consultant psychiatrist Westminster at [email protected]; 07484 064 781