The post offered is that of Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry (10PA), to join the excellent MDT on Trent Ward. This is one three mixed gender adult psychiatric wards located within the Dennis Scott Unit, Edgware Community Hospital. Trent ward is embedded within the Hospital Services division. The ward is a 21-bed mixed gender acute adult psychiatric ward at the Dennis Scott Unit, Edgware Community Hospital. The ward has 21 beds, however there are internal arrangements to cover the two outstanding beds thus the post holder will be responsible for 16 beds.

Admissions are mainly from the Place of Safety, Accident and Emergency Departments, medical wards within General Hospitals, police custody and the community. Patients admitted to the ward informally are subject to a gate-keeping assessment by the Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team. In addition, the ward accepts stepdown patients from the PICU located at Chase Farm Hospital.

The main purpose of the ward is to ensure the comprehensive, timely and efficient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of all patients with a clear focus on achieving a safe return to treatment in the least-restrictive setting back in the community as quickly as possible.

This is an exciting time to join the Trust as there are many opportunities to contribute to the organisations' development and contribute to service redesign.

Main duties of the job

A more detailed job description is attached. There is support for newly appointed consultants in the StartWell group. As part of this the post holder will have the opportunity of having a more senior consultant as a mentor.

The role of the Consultant is to be the clinical lead of the team and to ensure high quality, patient-centred, effective, safe and efficient care is delivered by the team.

To lead the morning ward meeting (Flow meeting) with the ward manager.

To ensure the timely assessment and treatment of patients admitted to the ward.

To hold responsible clinician responsibilities with attendance at and report writing for Mental Health Tribunals and Manager Hearings.

To facilitate access to a range of community orientated services through liaison with community consultants and teams.

To liaise closely with the relevant Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams and crisis houses to facilitate early discharge of patients back into the community.

To liaise effectively with other Trust services and external partner agencies in the best interests of patients.

To promote mental health and independence for all.

About us

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS), rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. This service treats and cares for people within the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services and mental health liaison services in North Middlesex University Hospitals Trust. Our values and quality improvement are at the heart of everything we do, please consider joining us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead the morning ward meeting (Flow meeting) with the ward manager.

To ensure the timely assessment and treatment of patients admitted to the ward.

To hold responsible clinician responsibilities with attendance at and report writing for Mental Health Tribunals and Manager Hearings.

To facilitate access to a range of community orientated services through liaison with community consultants and teams.

To liaise closely with the relevant Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams and crisis houses to facilitate early discharge of patients back into the community.

To liaise effectively with other Trust services and external partner agencies in the best interests of patients.

To promote mental health and independence for all.

To provide clinical and professional leadership in the service.

To support Quality Improvement Projects/Audits on annual basis

To provide a service of the highest quality, within the limits of our resources.

To provide clinical supervision of core psychiatric and higher psychiatric trainees once appropriate training is completed i.e. approved as a clinical supervisor.

To promote high quality management of psychiatric patients by non-medical staff.

To support non-medical colleagues in working independently.

To take part in management activities related to the post, or the wider service within which it is embedded.

To provide annual and study leave cover for colleagues.

To comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. MHA (1983) and MCA (2005).

To commit to ensuring fair access to services for all.

To comply with procedures on reporting concerns about professional conduct or competence of medical or other colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Within six months of obtaining a CCT in general adult psychiatry or on the GMC Specialist Register
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
• Excellent clinical skills with experience of inpatient psychiatric care
• Full GMC Registration
• Section 12 Approved and an Approved Clinician
• Registered for the Continuing Professional Development Programme in the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Membership of a Medical Defence Union
• Clinical supervision skills training

Desirable

• Additional degree or equivalent
• Experience of working on a ward using a productive ward model
• Postgraduate teaching qualification
• Research experience

Management and Audit

Essential

• Experience of medical audit / Quality Improvement projects
• Management skills

Desirable

• Postgraduate management qualification
• Understanding of contracting, finance and activity monitoring

Service Development

Essential

• Demonstrable record of clinical leadership
• Negotiation skills
• Understanding of equal opportunities and appropriate training

Desirable

• Experience in developing a service component

IT Experience and Skills

Essential

• Experience in data gathering and management
• Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and internet

Desirable

• Familiarity with RiO electronic notes

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Enthusiasm and commitment to the NHS
• Highest level of integrity
• Capacity to respond positively to the constantly changing NHS environment

Employer details

Employer name

Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Trent Ward,

Edgware Community Hospital

Edgware

HA8 0AD

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