Consultant Psychiatrist

Location

Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Summary: The principal role of the post holder will be to provide medical input and act as the Responsible Clinician to inpatients on the unit. This includes participation in multi-disciplinary assessments of referrals, ward rounds and Care Programme Approach (CPA) reviews. The post holder will also participate in the ongoing development of the low secure service at The Langford Centre. A specialty doctor provides input and oversees the day-to-day management of all patients on the wards. The post holder will prepare reports for the Managers, Mental Health Tribunals, the Ministry of Justice, Courts and CPA reviews, and also undertake assessment of referrals to the unit. The postholder will be responsible to provide reciprocal, flexible on-call cover in association with other medical colleagues at other Bramley Health hospital sites. The postholder will be fully registered with the General Medical Council. Bramley Health Bramley Health is a Specialist Health and Social Care provider based in London and the South East of England. Our Key Focus is to support individuals with complex and challenging needs to maximize their independence to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. The Langford Centre is situated in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex and has excellent transport links to central London and other areas in the South East of England. It is situated within 10 minutes walk of the Town Centre, Train Station, local Leisure Centre and other amenities. There are also regular buses which makes travelling very easy. The Langford Centre provides a comprehensive range of treatments tailored to individual needs, for patients in both Low secure, Locked rehabilitation and Residential environments. The care pathway at the Langford Centre is designed to enable patients to move along the pathway, as determined by individual needs. Patients can move from Low Security and Complex needs services our Locked Rehabilitation services whilst being supported by the same multi-disciplinary team. Community-based housing in close proximity to the Langford Centre provides the last step in patients' care pathway, before independent or semi-independent living in the community. The Langford Centre has Good rating in the most recent CQC inspection in all the five domains. Services The centre is composed of five wards; Balmoral: Women's Mental Health/Personality Disorder step down locked rehabilitation Cooden Lodge: Male - Locked rehabilitation service for men with complex and enduring mental health conditions Daffodil Ward: Womens Challenging Behaviour and Complex Needs Service Pevensey Ward: Male - Low Secure Service Seaford: Male - Locked rehabilitation service for men with complex and enduring mental health conditions. The Person: We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist who wants the opportunity to work in a looked rehabilitation environment with both men and women who have complex needs and forensic/challenging behaviour. We need a dynamic, creative, hardworking consultant to provide clinical leadership working with the MDT. This post is likely to suit someone who has had experience in working in this type of environment. The post will be based at the Langford Centre in Bexhill-on-Sea. The post will be supported by a multidisciplinary team and 0.5 of a Specialty Doctor. Professional Standards The Bramley Health Group and The Langford Centre believe in the highest standards of professional practice. The post holder will be required to follow all General Medical Council (GMC) guidance on the principles of Good Medical Practice. In addition other key professional codes and standards including the Mental Health Act Code of Practice and the National Minimum Care Standards must be adhered to. The post holder will be required to be registered with the Royal College of Psychiatrists for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and to participate in continuing professional development as required by the General Medical Council, appraisal and revalidation. The Langford Centre supports an active internal CPD programme which includes regular lectures given by external speakers along with audit meetings. There are plans afoot to establish a journal club. Personal and professional development is encouraged. Working Relationships The Hospital Director of The Langford Centre is Vanessa Lee Shue Ling. The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Hospital Director. The postholder will be professionally accountable to the Medical Director. The post will be subject to annual IPDR and professional appraisal. The post holder will work as a team player with all members of staff, to achieve the efficient running of the service for patients. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES People Management Recruit, deploy and induct suitably qualified medical staff to meet patient need within agreed service limitations. Line manage Specialty Doctor. Conduct Individual Performance Development Reviews (IPDR) in line with service objectives and professional standards Manage medical staff attendance, including sickness monitoring and authorised leave. Ensure medical staff work in accordance with agreed standards of professional practice, legislation and organisational policies. Lead and contribute to investigations, grievance and disciplinary processes, in line with organisational policy. Generate a culture that enhances staff retention. Professional Leadership and Supervision Ensure supervision for medical staff, ensuring their compliance with relevant professional guidelines and provide professional leadership. Demonstrate ability to review and reflect upon own practice through effective professional supervision. Ensure that all medical staff undergo IPDR and annual medical appraisal. Undertake appraiser training, maintain your knowledge of the appraisal process and conduct appraisals annually of doctors who have asked you to be their appraiser. Establish clear team goals through clinical leadership. Financial Management and Business Opportunities Assist on aspects of business planning for the looked rehab service, as requested by the Hospital Director. Establish network of relevant contacts Information and Communication Represent the profession on and lead organisational committees and groups as indicated by the Hospital Director. Develop strategies to promote professional practice. Lead professional events. Lead the development and maintenance of professional documentation. Establish clear routes for both formal and informal communication. Clinical Carry a clinical caseload / undertake clinical work that is complementary to specialist, professional and generic skills. Undertake referral and other clinical assessment duties as required. Work collaboratively with consultants colleagues and the MDT to provide safe and high quality service for patients Strategic Direction As a senior clinician and member of the Langford Centre Clinical Governance Group, contribute actively to quality assurance across the Service. Attend statutory and mandatory training and monitor staffs compliance with statutory and mandatory training requirements. Actively undertake measures to meet targets for organisational Key Performance Indicators. Lead the monitoring and audit of professional provision, revising practice to ensure standards are maintained. Professional Ethics Ensure compliance with professional standards for practice. Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures. Professional Development Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities identified in supervision and IPDR. Develop and maintain links with colleagues in specialist field of work utilising regional and national networks. Ensure that practice is informed and current by maintaining an awareness of new initiatives and recommendations from national organisations. COMPETENCIES The competencies required for this role are: Leading within their own area of responsibility the post holder will lead by example, demonstrating high standards of behaviour, honesty and integrity. They will have courage to face up to difficult situations and be consistent, accepting responsibility and taking ownership of problems. They will have a positive attitude, be energetic, see change as an opportunity and be receptive to new ideas. They will recognise and address situations of conflict. Innovating and Improving within their own area of responsibility the post holder will use appropriate information to identify areas of innovation and improvements and involve others in the actions required to ensure improvement occurs. They will also take responsibility for managing change. Team Working within their own area of responsibility the post holder will establish clear team goals and ensure balanced team membership. They will be a committed team player and generate strong team spirit. They will maximise individual contributions, encourage ideas and deliver outstanding results. Note: The document is a guide to the duties of the post and not an inflexible, exhaustive specification. It is subject to review and may be altered by mutual agreement in the light of future developments.

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