The Trust is seeking a locum consultant psychiatrist for theAdult In-patient Eating Disorders Ward, Avalon Ward, Springfield University Hospital. This is an established post . The vacancy has arisen as a result of the current postholder re-locating .

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic consultant psychiatrist to join this well-established in-patient eating disorders unit, with well- functioning MDT and good national and international reputation.

Adult Eating Disorders Service:

The Adult Eating Disorder services comprise of the following: inpatient unit - Avalon ward, outpatient service and day unit. All are located in a new, state of the art Trinity building.

The Trust operates as part of the South London Partnership (SLP) - a collaboration between the 3 trusts providing Mental health services for the 12 Boroughs of South London (South London and Maudsley [SLaM], OXLEAS and this Trust, South West London & St. George's MH Trust). The SLP has an excellent reputation locally and nationally in context of innovation and good quality, patient centred care for population of South London.

About us

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointed consultant will provide overall clinical responsibility for the inpatient assessment, care and treatment of adults on Avalon ward. As such, this post holder will need to be able to support effective team functioning and will also be required to work with a part-time Consultant colleague and the team and directorate in service development initiatives. The aim of this post is to ensure the team delivers a high quality and innovative service, to develop new treatment ideas in keeping with current evidence, to continually evaluate the treatment and to work nationally towards improvement of services for patients with eating disorders. The appointed Consultant will have ample opportunities to engage in work and initiatives within South London Provider Collaborative and in training opportunities, as well as in teaching of students and trainees.

Please refer to attached JDPS for detailed information.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential

• Primary Medical degree
• Full GMC registration
• MRCPsych, or equivalent
• GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry

Desirable

• Talking therapy such as CBT, DBT or MBT
• Management and service development skills

KNOWLEDGE: & EXPERIENCE: Critical Expertise in Specialty

Essential

• Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme
• A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of the CPA process
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff

AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT

Essential

• Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit
• Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities.

Desirable

• Experience of service planning and development
• Experience of working with third sector partners

Experience of working with third sector partners

Essential

• Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies

Desirable

• Higher degree in research Completion of a research project and evidence of it's dissemination Publication in a peer reviewed journal

TEACHING

Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification Evidence of feedback good from students

PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to inspire others
• Ability to provide good clinical leadership
• Ability to effect change
• Ability to negotiate and collaborate with first, second and third sector organisations to identify shared agendas and meet common goals
• Willingness to supervise junior medical staff and staff from allied disciplines
• Willingness to take on a fair share of Trustwide duties
• Commitment to personal, team and service development
• Ability to work co-operatively in multi- disciplinary teams
• Ability to manage and adapt to change

Desirable

• Personal experience of mental illness
• Personal experience of social distress
• Evidence of helping others who have suffered physical, mental or social misfortune
• Evidence of seeking feedback as a way of improving one's skills

Employer details

Employer name

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Avalon Ward, Trinity Building, Springfield Hospital, London

5 Springfield Drive, London

Tooting

SW17 0YF

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