Trust Doctor (CT3+) - Lambeth Home Treatment Team
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are invited for a Trust Grade Doctor (CT1-3 Level) post with Lambeth Home Treatment Team & Crisis Outreach Service. This is a part-time fixed-term post currently based at Lambeth Hospital site with a plan for service relocation to a community site on Brixton Road in March / April 2025. The post is for 9am-5pm with no on-call responsibilities. It is a well-established role in a well supported team with two consultants, another part time trust grade doctor and resident doctors in the team. The post is becoming available as the current incumbent is moving on. A full induction programme will be provided. Post will be initially for a period of 6 months with possibility of extension. Main duties of the job
The Lambeth Home Treatment Team (HTT) and Crisis Outreach Service (COS) Specialty Doctor will provide senior medical input into the Lambeth HTT and COS. This will involve assessment and treatment of patients under these teams and working within the MDTs involved which support and treat patients in crisis in the community including facilitating early discharge from the local inpatient wards and diverting patients from local A&E departments as an alternative to hospital admission. Job responsibilities
Provide enthusiastic, flexible, senior medical input for Lambeth HTT & Lambeth COS alongside the other specialty doctor, resident doctors, and two consultants. Assess and manage patients with the multidisciplinary teams, devise appropriate treatment plans and medication regimes, providing a prompt medical response. Ensure excellence in the delivery of evidence-based treatments. Act as a source of support, advice, and information to patients, carers, referrers, team members, and other professionals. Undertake responsibilities under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983 as needed. Keep up-to-date with developments in research and treatment around acute care pathways and inpatient mental health care. Develop strong working relationships with outside stakeholders, notably GPs, local authority social services, housing providers, and local voluntary organisations including our Lambeth Alliance partners. Work flexibly with other teams at SLaM, other mental health trusts, and the voluntary sector, to ensure good coordination of care. Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, as well as for the wider training and educational activities in the multidisciplinary team. Person Specification
Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent GMC full registration Section 12 approval within 3 months of appointment RCPsych or equivalent membership Post grad qualification in relevant area Experience
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Experience of multi-disciplinary working. Experience in relevant specialties such as addictions, liaison, and rehabilitation. Academic skills and QI
Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led quality improvement projects leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients. 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. Depending on experience £61,825 per annum pro rata.
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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are invited for a Trust Grade Doctor (CT1-3 Level) post with Lambeth Home Treatment Team & Crisis Outreach Service. This is a part-time fixed-term post currently based at Lambeth Hospital site with a plan for service relocation to a community site on Brixton Road in March / April 2025. The post is for 9am-5pm with no on-call responsibilities. It is a well-established role in a well supported team with two consultants, another part time trust grade doctor and resident doctors in the team. The post is becoming available as the current incumbent is moving on. A full induction programme will be provided. Post will be initially for a period of 6 months with possibility of extension. Main duties of the job
The Lambeth Home Treatment Team (HTT) and Crisis Outreach Service (COS) Specialty Doctor will provide senior medical input into the Lambeth HTT and COS. This will involve assessment and treatment of patients under these teams and working within the MDTs involved which support and treat patients in crisis in the community including facilitating early discharge from the local inpatient wards and diverting patients from local A&E departments as an alternative to hospital admission. Job responsibilities
Provide enthusiastic, flexible, senior medical input for Lambeth HTT & Lambeth COS alongside the other specialty doctor, resident doctors, and two consultants. Assess and manage patients with the multidisciplinary teams, devise appropriate treatment plans and medication regimes, providing a prompt medical response. Ensure excellence in the delivery of evidence-based treatments. Act as a source of support, advice, and information to patients, carers, referrers, team members, and other professionals. Undertake responsibilities under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983 as needed. Keep up-to-date with developments in research and treatment around acute care pathways and inpatient mental health care. Develop strong working relationships with outside stakeholders, notably GPs, local authority social services, housing providers, and local voluntary organisations including our Lambeth Alliance partners. Work flexibly with other teams at SLaM, other mental health trusts, and the voluntary sector, to ensure good coordination of care. Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, as well as for the wider training and educational activities in the multidisciplinary team. Person Specification
Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent GMC full registration Section 12 approval within 3 months of appointment RCPsych or equivalent membership Post grad qualification in relevant area Experience
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Experience of multi-disciplinary working. Experience in relevant specialties such as addictions, liaison, and rehabilitation. Academic skills and QI
Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led quality improvement projects leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients. 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. Depending on experience £61,825 per annum pro rata.
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