Specialty Doctor Job in London Recruiting by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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Specialty Doctor, National Psychosis Service - South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - 10PAs - Fixed Term/12 Months

This post is in our National Psychosis Unit, our innovative clinical service which provides evidence-based pharmacological, psychological & social interventions to adults who have failed to respond to standard treatments. We specialise in expert, evidence-based treatment for people with complex and co-morbid psychosis, enhancing quality of life through recovery & substantially reducing risk of readmission & long-term costs. We are founded upon effective partnership working & strive to deliver consistently high-quality care through high performing, dedicated & skillful team, which you could now join.

The unit is designed to take advantage of the close links between the Trust & IoPPN & all clinicians are expected to be research aware and/or active. The service incorporates sharing of evidence-based approaches with prompt dissemination of good & effective practice, nationally & internationally. The service sees patients from all over the country.

We are seeking a psychiatrist with an interest in complex psychosis, psychopharmacology and physical health to join us. Clinically, you will be responsible for supporting the medical care of our inpatients at Bethlem site and outpatients assessments.

Career progression pathways & Development opportunities

Develop your skills & experience & progress into other clinical or academic roles. For those interested, we offer ongoing development in research & psychopharmacology

Main duties of the job

Main duties of role

The main duties are to work as part of our expert multi-disciplinary team to provide medical input to the complex patients served by the National Psychosis Service, as detailed in the Job Description.

Flexible working

We are proud to be one of the few Trusts in London to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage.

Working for your organisation About us

This National Psychosis Service specialises in expert, evidence-based treatment for people with complex and co-morbid psychosis, designed to take advantage of the close links between the Trust and the IoPPN. Our culture is founded upon effective partnership working and close working relationships with staff, service users and their families/carers. We strive to deliver consistently high-quality care through our high performing, dedicated & skillful workforce, which you could now join.

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is committed to innovation, effective interventions and improved service user outcomes. The Trust has a broad range of staff in all disciplines with the widest range of skills and interests that provides many opportunities for new Psychiatrists to thrive and develop.

The Trust's core value states that 'everything we do is to improve the experience of people using our services and to promote mental health and well-being for all'.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the post and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the pay band.

The post may change over time to reflect the developing needs of the Trust and its services, as well as the personal development of the post holder.

This job description will be subject to regular review and adjustment.

Annual leave is in line with NHS guidelines for this grade.

With agreement study leave can be offered to a maximum of 5 days per annum. This is in addition to sessions agreed with the service to maintain professional development.

This Personal Development Plan will form part of the annual appraisal process which all doctors are expected to have within the Trust.

This in turn will contribute to GMC Revalidation and Re-licensing.

All Doctors will adhere to Trust Policy and Procedure, GMC Good Medical Practice and related regulatory documents, and Good Psychiatric Practice published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists

The salary range for this post is in accordance with the NHS salary scale plus London Weighting (whole time).

All employees must maintain consistently high professional standards and act in accordance with their relevant professional code of conduct, including cooperating in any performance review processes as may be necessary. All employees must comply with the Trust Equal Opportunity Policy and must not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national grounds, marital status, disability or any other grounds.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Occupational Health and Enhanced CRB Disclosure clearances

Person Specification Essential

· MBBS or equivalent qualification with GMC Registration as a Medical Doctor

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Current or pending approval on Disclosure 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.