Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry – Hillis Lodge
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established multi-disciplinary team at Hillis Lodge low secure unit, as a Speciality Doctor working under the supervision of a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist. Hillis Lodge cares for 15 male inpatients in a rehabilitation focused, low secure ward, that delivers holistic and patient-centred care.The successful applicant will have a core role in supporting with the day-to-day psychiatric assessment and management of a complex patient group. In addition to regular inpatient reviews and report writing, there will be opportunities to undertake assessments for patients referred to the service.
The post also includes a role in overseeing physical health care.
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC and have completed at least four years postgraduate training, at least two of which will be within a psychiatry training programme or equivalent. Ideally you should also have experience in serving a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population and broad psychiatry training in both inpatient and community settings.
Main duties of the job
You will carry out initial assessments, for physical and mental health needs, of patients referred to the service and subsequently provide ongoing assessment of inpatients contributing to the formulation and development of care plans. You will also develop risk assessment and management plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, service user, carers and other involved agencies to facilitate empowerment of the service user in informed choice of treatment interventions.
We will support you in your teaching role of medical students and resident doctors attached to the team and provide a range of other opportunities to develop skills and experience, for example in Quality Improvement and Clinical Governance.
We have a monthly peer group meeting of Specialty Doctors, which includes teaching sessions, and you may attend MRCPsych teaching if you wish. We also have an established process to support Specialty Doctors who wish to explore career progression in terms of Acting Up opportunities and support with CESR applications.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally.We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community.If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description is attached.
The majority of the male inpatient cohort have a severe and enduring psychotic mental illness. This primary diagnosis is often complicated with acquired cognitive impairments, neurodiversity and additional communication needs. Reflecting the Birmingham and West Midlands areas we cover as a regional service, it is a diverse patient group, in terms of ethnicity and culture.
You will be required to undertake assessments under the Mental Health Act and will therefore need to be approved or eligible to apply for approval under Section 12(2) of the MHA.
Person specification
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Essential criteria- Recognised medical degree
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Eligible to apply for approval under Section 12(2) of Mental Health Act
- Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be within a psychiatry training programme or as a fixed term specialty trainee within psychiatry; or have equivalent experience and competences
- Commitment to personal programme of Continuing Professional Development.
- At least two years experience of working in psychiatry, including working with people suffering from severe mental illness, in an inpatient or community setting
- Experience of teaching and training at an undergraduate/postgraduate level
- Commitment to clinical audit and quality improvement within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing service needs
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work creatively within multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrable interest in the provision of a mental health service that ensures equality, diversity and inclusion
- Able to travel to base and between sites within the Trust
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)
- Broad clinical training in psychiatry including both inpatient and community service
- Experience serving a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population.
- Experience of providing psychological and/or social interventions
- Experience of contributing to or completion of a service improvement project
- Completed clinically relevant audit projects
- Skills in working with individuals who are difficult to engage
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust.The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship.Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700.
If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.
Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.