The post holder will provide medical input supervised by consultant psychiatrist as part of a multi-disciplinary team offering care for people who present with early Psychosis.
Main duties of the job
psychiatric assessment, treatment, planning and review of service users be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to participate in the delivery and evaluation of treatment for the service users participate in MDT meetings and Care Programme Approach reviews conduct in depth informed clinical interviews, to be able to do mental state assessments, and general physical examination and request relevant investigations such as ECG, Bloods and formulate appropriate treatment plans including referrals to general medical services Ensure that routine physical health checks are performed accordingly to the Early Intervention Standards. provide medical and mental health assessments to service users, and identify treatment resistant patients liaise with appropriate agencies concerning the treatment and management of service users, including maintaining active correspondence with GPs diagnose clients with an ICD-10 code on acceptance onto the caseload and follow up appointments maintain adequate written documentation of all medical and psychiatric examinations of the patients and to record contacts with relatives and carers. undertake and complete psychiatric reports under supervision for Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings and attending them as needed. work in accordance with service policies and guidelines.
About us
The STEP Team is part of the Southwark Directorate within the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. STEP is the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service for Southwark and uses an assertive outreach model, and receives referrals for the whole of the Borough. The service is an innovative multidisciplinary community team, serving clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds in Southwark who experience their first episode of psychosis and often have challenging and complex needs, including difficulties with engagement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
be responsible for psychiatric assessment, treatment, planning and review of service users be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to participate in the delivery and evaluation of treatment for the service users participate in MDT meetings and Care Programme Approach reviews conduct in depth informed clinical interviews, to be able to do mental state assessments, and general physical examination and request relevant investigations such as ECG, Bloods and formulate appropriate treatment plans according to the findings, including referrals to general medical services To ensure that routine physical health checks are performed accordingly to the Early Intervention Standards. provide medical and mental health assessments to service users, and identify treatment resistant patients undertake Mental Health Act assessments when required and Section 12 approved liaise with appropriate agencies concerning the treatment and management of service users, including maintaining active correspondence with GPs diagnose clients with an ICD-10 code on acceptance onto the caseload and follow up appointments maintain adequate written documentation of all medical and psychiatric examinations of the patients and to record contacts with relatives and carers. The outcome of such interventions should be recorded. Clear diagnostic and treatment plans should be formulated and recorded, and a comprehensive case workup should be available. Risk assessments should be reviewed and updated as per guidelines undertake and complete psychiatric reports under supervision for Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings and attending them as needed. work in accordance with service policies and guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
Desirable
Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Approved under S12 of the UK Mental Health Act (1983), or able to achieve these within 3 months of appointment (A)
Experience and clinical skills
Essential
Commitment and experience of multi-professional team working (I) Confidence in managing acute risk situations including use of MHA as appropriate. Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
Desirable
Experience of service development in mental health Experience within early intervention team, home treatment teams or acute mental health liaison Experience within general community settings
Personal skills
Essential
Capacity to work cooperatively in pursuit of clear goals and objectives Self-motivating Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Desirable
Able to provide leadership for the team
Organisational and management skills
Essential
Ability to manage complex workloads Commitment to Clinical Governance
Desirable
Participation in medical audit and/or Quality Improvement initiatives Evidence of training in management skills
Research
Desirable
Experience or interest in research projects Evidence of ability to plan, implement and supervise research Experience of teaching at either undergraduate or postgraduate level
Other qualities
Essential
Interest in developing user-focused services Ability to appraise own performance
Desirable
Experience of active involvement in service user initiatives
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Giles House, 1 St Giles Road, London SE5 7UD
London
SE5 7UD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
334-SOU-6831599-JA #J-18808-Ljbffr
Main duties of the job
psychiatric assessment, treatment, planning and review of service users be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to participate in the delivery and evaluation of treatment for the service users participate in MDT meetings and Care Programme Approach reviews conduct in depth informed clinical interviews, to be able to do mental state assessments, and general physical examination and request relevant investigations such as ECG, Bloods and formulate appropriate treatment plans including referrals to general medical services Ensure that routine physical health checks are performed accordingly to the Early Intervention Standards. provide medical and mental health assessments to service users, and identify treatment resistant patients liaise with appropriate agencies concerning the treatment and management of service users, including maintaining active correspondence with GPs diagnose clients with an ICD-10 code on acceptance onto the caseload and follow up appointments maintain adequate written documentation of all medical and psychiatric examinations of the patients and to record contacts with relatives and carers. undertake and complete psychiatric reports under supervision for Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings and attending them as needed. work in accordance with service policies and guidelines.
About us
The STEP Team is part of the Southwark Directorate within the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. STEP is the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service for Southwark and uses an assertive outreach model, and receives referrals for the whole of the Borough. The service is an innovative multidisciplinary community team, serving clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds in Southwark who experience their first episode of psychosis and often have challenging and complex needs, including difficulties with engagement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
be responsible for psychiatric assessment, treatment, planning and review of service users be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to participate in the delivery and evaluation of treatment for the service users participate in MDT meetings and Care Programme Approach reviews conduct in depth informed clinical interviews, to be able to do mental state assessments, and general physical examination and request relevant investigations such as ECG, Bloods and formulate appropriate treatment plans according to the findings, including referrals to general medical services To ensure that routine physical health checks are performed accordingly to the Early Intervention Standards. provide medical and mental health assessments to service users, and identify treatment resistant patients undertake Mental Health Act assessments when required and Section 12 approved liaise with appropriate agencies concerning the treatment and management of service users, including maintaining active correspondence with GPs diagnose clients with an ICD-10 code on acceptance onto the caseload and follow up appointments maintain adequate written documentation of all medical and psychiatric examinations of the patients and to record contacts with relatives and carers. The outcome of such interventions should be recorded. Clear diagnostic and treatment plans should be formulated and recorded, and a comprehensive case workup should be available. Risk assessments should be reviewed and updated as per guidelines undertake and complete psychiatric reports under supervision for Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings and attending them as needed. work in accordance with service policies and guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
Desirable
Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Approved under S12 of the UK Mental Health Act (1983), or able to achieve these within 3 months of appointment (A)
Experience and clinical skills
Essential
Commitment and experience of multi-professional team working (I) Confidence in managing acute risk situations including use of MHA as appropriate. Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
Desirable
Experience of service development in mental health Experience within early intervention team, home treatment teams or acute mental health liaison Experience within general community settings
Personal skills
Essential
Capacity to work cooperatively in pursuit of clear goals and objectives Self-motivating Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Desirable
Able to provide leadership for the team
Organisational and management skills
Essential
Ability to manage complex workloads Commitment to Clinical Governance
Desirable
Participation in medical audit and/or Quality Improvement initiatives Evidence of training in management skills
Research
Desirable
Experience or interest in research projects Evidence of ability to plan, implement and supervise research Experience of teaching at either undergraduate or postgraduate level
Other qualities
Essential
Interest in developing user-focused services Ability to appraise own performance
Desirable
Experience of active involvement in service user initiatives
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Giles House, 1 St Giles Road, London SE5 7UD
London
SE5 7UD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
334-SOU-6831599-JA #J-18808-Ljbffr
