Job summary
This is a new post, created due to a vacancy in the trust's rotational higher training programme. The post-holder will be responsible for providing clinical input to the Kingston HTT. The HTT provides an alternative to admission for working age adults living in the Kingston area. The catchment area is diverse, and includes a few areas of deprivation and relative affluence. The aim of the team is to provide an alternative to admission to hospital and to help facilitate early discharge from hospital.
The post is suitable for doctors with experience in Psychiatry seeking further experience in General Adult Psychiatry and to obtain MRCPsych qualifications, or doctors seeking to enhance their portfolio to gain entry to the training grades. Training, educational opportunities and appraisal will be available to successful candidates.
Main duties of the job
The employer is the South West London and St George's MH Trust whose main base is Springfield University Hospital. The clinical sessions are within the Kingston Crisis and Home Treatment Team.
The Key Responsibilities of the Post are: Full participation in the multi-disciplinary team providing mental health services. Under direct supervision of the team consultant, or experienced Registered MH Nurses (RMN) in the team, to provide clinical assessments and medical reviews of patients in crisis, including signposting and referral to other mental health services in the community. Perform risk assessments and physical health assessments when required. Administrative tasks relevant to your clinical duties including medication prescribing, prescribing of discharge medications and other essential clinical documentation and communications with patients and other clinicians. Shadow and observe senior clinicians taking part in urgent gate keeping assessments including formal Mental Health Act assessments.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
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.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Primary Medical degree. Full GMC registration. Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act, or eligible for this. Experience
Essential A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions. Desirable Knowledge and experience of psychiatry, risk assessment and risk management. Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification. RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:
Desirable Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies. TEACHING
Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Address
Acacia unit
Tolworth Hospital
Red Lion Road, Surbiton
KT6 7QU
Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
This is a new post, created due to a vacancy in the trust's rotational higher training programme. The post-holder will be responsible for providing clinical input to the Kingston HTT. The HTT provides an alternative to admission for working age adults living in the Kingston area. The catchment area is diverse, and includes a few areas of deprivation and relative affluence. The aim of the team is to provide an alternative to admission to hospital and to help facilitate early discharge from hospital.
The post is suitable for doctors with experience in Psychiatry seeking further experience in General Adult Psychiatry and to obtain MRCPsych qualifications, or doctors seeking to enhance their portfolio to gain entry to the training grades. Training, educational opportunities and appraisal will be available to successful candidates.
Main duties of the job
The employer is the South West London and St George's MH Trust whose main base is Springfield University Hospital. The clinical sessions are within the Kingston Crisis and Home Treatment Team.
The Key Responsibilities of the Post are: Full participation in the multi-disciplinary team providing mental health services. Under direct supervision of the team consultant, or experienced Registered MH Nurses (RMN) in the team, to provide clinical assessments and medical reviews of patients in crisis, including signposting and referral to other mental health services in the community. Perform risk assessments and physical health assessments when required. Administrative tasks relevant to your clinical duties including medication prescribing, prescribing of discharge medications and other essential clinical documentation and communications with patients and other clinicians. Shadow and observe senior clinicians taking part in urgent gate keeping assessments including formal Mental Health Act assessments.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
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.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Primary Medical degree. Full GMC registration. Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act, or eligible for this. Experience
Essential A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions. Desirable Knowledge and experience of psychiatry, risk assessment and risk management. Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification. RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:
Desirable Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies. TEACHING
Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Address
Acacia unit
Tolworth Hospital
Red Lion Road, Surbiton
KT6 7QU
Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
