NHS
Consultant Psychiatrist - Bristol Central Assessment & Recovery
NHS, Bristol, Virginia, United States, 24202
Consultant Psychiatrist - Bristol Central Assessment & Recovery
Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist who is passionate about improving mental health services? Do you want to work for a Trust whose priority is to provide high quality compassionate care? The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join the Central Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team. This is a newly created post. The consultant will provide clinical advice and leadership for Central Rose Team (assertive outreach team ) and will work collaboratively with another consultant covering one of the busiest sectors in Bristol. There are weekly case reviews where an MDT approach reviews more complex presentations in each team. This facilitates team discussion and creation of a team formulation. This post is 0.8 WTE, with dedicated 2.5 SPA time. The Trust supports flexible working. Bristol is known for big city life with easy access to beautiful countryside and beaches. It is well connected with an international airport only 30 minutes from the centre. Trains to London take just over 90 minutes. Bristol has a range of neighbourhoods that suit diverse tastes and lifestyles, combining urban living with beautiful surroundings. It is ideal for families, with a number of great schools and the university is one of the most respected in the country. We offer one of the most competitive and flexible benefits packages. Main duties of the job
You will deliver direct interventions to patients referred by one of the largest Bristol surgeries including assessment, diagnoses and treatment of mental health needs as link- consultant for the surgery. You will provide advice and attend monthly meetings with your allocated GP team. You will provide medical leadership to the assertive outreach team in Central Bristol (currently approximately 60 patients). You will have a medical legal role for patients subject to the community treatment order or MoJ restrictions. This will include the preparation of MHA Tribunal and other reports and attending MHA Tribunals. You will support and participate in Clinical Governance and Audit and have opportunities to undertake medical audit and activities related to clinical governance issues, subject to job-planning and under supervision of the line manager. You will provide cross-cover to other consultants. You will be expected to support the Medical Lead and participate in strategic development both within the local service and the wider Trust. About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust)
a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. Job responsibilities
Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post. Person Specification
Qualifications
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Relevant Higher Degree e.g MD,PHD,Msc or other additional clinical qualifications MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. 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 of gaining CCT Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment CCT in General Adult Psychiatry Experience
Experience of assessing and treating patients in a community setting. Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement Personal Skills
To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work Ability to appraise own performance as a Consultant. Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff. Excellent written and oral communication skills Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills Clinical Skills
Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in Adults of working age and to deal with crisis situations. Knowledge
Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant. Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation. Knowledge of alternatives to inpatient admission care approaches Teaching
Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching. Experience as an Educational Supervisor for trainees Research and Audit
Experience or involvement in a research project and publication. Experience of carrying out an audit project. Management
Evidence of management/leadership skills training. Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff 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. £109,725 to £145,478 a yearper annum, pro-rata
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Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist who is passionate about improving mental health services? Do you want to work for a Trust whose priority is to provide high quality compassionate care? The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join the Central Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team. This is a newly created post. The consultant will provide clinical advice and leadership for Central Rose Team (assertive outreach team ) and will work collaboratively with another consultant covering one of the busiest sectors in Bristol. There are weekly case reviews where an MDT approach reviews more complex presentations in each team. This facilitates team discussion and creation of a team formulation. This post is 0.8 WTE, with dedicated 2.5 SPA time. The Trust supports flexible working. Bristol is known for big city life with easy access to beautiful countryside and beaches. It is well connected with an international airport only 30 minutes from the centre. Trains to London take just over 90 minutes. Bristol has a range of neighbourhoods that suit diverse tastes and lifestyles, combining urban living with beautiful surroundings. It is ideal for families, with a number of great schools and the university is one of the most respected in the country. We offer one of the most competitive and flexible benefits packages. Main duties of the job
You will deliver direct interventions to patients referred by one of the largest Bristol surgeries including assessment, diagnoses and treatment of mental health needs as link- consultant for the surgery. You will provide advice and attend monthly meetings with your allocated GP team. You will provide medical leadership to the assertive outreach team in Central Bristol (currently approximately 60 patients). You will have a medical legal role for patients subject to the community treatment order or MoJ restrictions. This will include the preparation of MHA Tribunal and other reports and attending MHA Tribunals. You will support and participate in Clinical Governance and Audit and have opportunities to undertake medical audit and activities related to clinical governance issues, subject to job-planning and under supervision of the line manager. You will provide cross-cover to other consultants. You will be expected to support the Medical Lead and participate in strategic development both within the local service and the wider Trust. About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust)
a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. Job responsibilities
Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post. Person Specification
Qualifications
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Relevant Higher Degree e.g MD,PHD,Msc or other additional clinical qualifications MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. 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 of gaining CCT Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment CCT in General Adult Psychiatry Experience
Experience of assessing and treating patients in a community setting. Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement Personal Skills
To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work Ability to appraise own performance as a Consultant. Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff. Excellent written and oral communication skills Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills Clinical Skills
Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in Adults of working age and to deal with crisis situations. Knowledge
Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant. Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation. Knowledge of alternatives to inpatient admission care approaches Teaching
Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching. Experience as an Educational Supervisor for trainees Research and Audit
Experience or involvement in a research project and publication. Experience of carrying out an audit project. Management
Evidence of management/leadership skills training. Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff 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. £109,725 to £145,478 a yearper annum, pro-rata
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