NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Main area: Adult Deaf Inpatient Ward Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref: 294-MEDI-0408-CS Site: Springfield University Hospital, Bluebell ward Town: London Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 Per Annum pro rata plus London Zone allowances Salary period: Yearly Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59 South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD. We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ however we aim to be ‘outstanding’. Our Values We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together". When you join us, you’ll be part of something special – an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK. As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working. Job overview
The Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor for the Adult Deaf Inpatient Ward. This is an established post. The vacancy has arisen as a result of the post holder leaving due to a promotion. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic Specialty Doctor to join this well established ward. The successful applicant will have a unique opportunity to work as a Specialty Doctor in this nationally renowned service based within the National Adult Deaf Service, offering inpatient, outpatient and community treatments. The National Service liaises closely with other National specialist Deaf services in the UK. This post is a 10PA inpatient job with no on-call associated with the post. Main duties of the job
The post is based in the new Trinity Building in Springfield Hospital. The post-holder will provide medical input to Bluebell Ward and interface with the Deaf Adult Community Team. The post holder will work closely with the ward staff and the team manager for assessing and developing treatment plans to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service that meets the Trust’s Key Performance Indicators. The post holder will report immediately to and be supervised by the consultant psychiatrist with the consultant psychiatrist carrying overall responsibility for the care delivered by the Team. Where problems arise, the post holder will be afforded robust support by the team manager, consultant psychiatrist, Associate Clinical Director, the Clinical Director and where necessary the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Executive Officer. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post will be managerially and professionally responsible to the Associate Clinical Director for the Neuropsychiatry part of the Specialist Service Line. Please refer to the attached JDPS for more details. Person specification
Qualifications
Primary Medical degree Full GMC registration Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act or be willing to apply for such approval once in post Knowledge and Experience Critical Expertise in Speciality
Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved psychiatric training scheme. A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification Audit and Management
Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit and/or research Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer’s groups and local charities Experience of service planning and development Experience of working with third sector partners Research and Publications
Higher degree in research Completion of a research project and evidence of its dissemination Publication in a peer reviewed journal Teaching
Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry Teaching Qualification Evidence of feedback good from students Personal Skills and Characteristics
Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to inspire others 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 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 At South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion. As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace: BME (Evolve) Staff Network DiverseAbility Mental Health Staff Forum Women's Staff Network LGBTQIA+ We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability. Please note: The closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received. Once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system. Should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not been successful. Priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees. Should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles). We are a smoke-free Trust. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Main area: Adult Deaf Inpatient Ward Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref: 294-MEDI-0408-CS Site: Springfield University Hospital, Bluebell ward Town: London Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 Per Annum pro rata plus London Zone allowances Salary period: Yearly Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59 South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD. We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ however we aim to be ‘outstanding’. Our Values We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together". When you join us, you’ll be part of something special – an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK. As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working. Job overview
The Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor for the Adult Deaf Inpatient Ward. This is an established post. The vacancy has arisen as a result of the post holder leaving due to a promotion. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic Specialty Doctor to join this well established ward. The successful applicant will have a unique opportunity to work as a Specialty Doctor in this nationally renowned service based within the National Adult Deaf Service, offering inpatient, outpatient and community treatments. The National Service liaises closely with other National specialist Deaf services in the UK. This post is a 10PA inpatient job with no on-call associated with the post. Main duties of the job
The post is based in the new Trinity Building in Springfield Hospital. The post-holder will provide medical input to Bluebell Ward and interface with the Deaf Adult Community Team. The post holder will work closely with the ward staff and the team manager for assessing and developing treatment plans to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service that meets the Trust’s Key Performance Indicators. The post holder will report immediately to and be supervised by the consultant psychiatrist with the consultant psychiatrist carrying overall responsibility for the care delivered by the Team. Where problems arise, the post holder will be afforded robust support by the team manager, consultant psychiatrist, Associate Clinical Director, the Clinical Director and where necessary the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Executive Officer. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post will be managerially and professionally responsible to the Associate Clinical Director for the Neuropsychiatry part of the Specialist Service Line. Please refer to the attached JDPS for more details. Person specification
Qualifications
Primary Medical degree Full GMC registration Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act or be willing to apply for such approval once in post Knowledge and Experience Critical Expertise in Speciality
Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved psychiatric training scheme. A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification Audit and Management
Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit and/or research Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer’s groups and local charities Experience of service planning and development Experience of working with third sector partners Research and Publications
Higher degree in research Completion of a research project and evidence of its dissemination Publication in a peer reviewed journal Teaching
Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry Teaching Qualification Evidence of feedback good from students Personal Skills and Characteristics
Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to inspire others 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 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 At South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion. As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace: BME (Evolve) Staff Network DiverseAbility Mental Health Staff Forum Women's Staff Network LGBTQIA+ We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability. Please note: The closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received. Once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system. Should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not been successful. Priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees. Should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles). We are a smoke-free Trust. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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