Psychiatric input and clinical leadership

The post holder will work with other Consultant Psychiatrist and integrated multidisciplinary teams to meet the specialist healthcare needs of the population of approximately 1.1 million. As a service, our community focus coupled with expansion of established community forensic and intensive support teams leave us well placed to meet the challenges arising from the Transforming Care agenda. We welcome applications from clinical leaders who are motivated to support the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of excellent and innovative care for the population that we serve. The Trust has recently launched Leadership programmes to support employees to realise their potential. Main duties of the job o Senior Psychiatric input and clinical leadership for the locality Multidisciplinary Team. This includes a key role in ensuring that the service as a whole delivers safe and effective care that is acceptable to patients and carers. o Supervision of psychiatric medical staff working within the Learning Disability Service and specifically the Specialist Doctor working in the West Locality. o Undertake teaching and educational initiatives to develop skills of the Local Multidisciplinary team and the wider Learning Disability Service. o Interface with neurology and other health services where needed to facilitate access of service users into services that provide the most appropriate care for people with intellectual disabilities., Senior Psychiatric input and clinical leadership for the locality Multidisciplinary Team. This includes a key role in ensuring that the service as a whole delivers safe and effective care that is acceptable to patients and carers. o Supervision of psychiatric medical staff working within the Learning Disability Service and specifically the Specialist Doctor working in the West Locality. o Undertake teaching and educational initiatives to develop skills of the Local Multidisciplinary team and the wider Learning Disability Service. o Interface with neurology and other health services where needed to facilitate access of service users into services that provide the most appropriate care for people with intellectual disabilities. o Senior interface with other community mental health services to ensure optimum Psychiatric Services for service users. o Liaison with children services to optimise transition of children into adult service. o To maintain and develop professional competencies using the process of The Royal College of Psychiatrists monitored Personal Development Plan. o To support and participate in Clinical Governance and Audit. o To comply with all Trust policies including Equal Opportunities policies and to promote equality of access to healthcare at all times. o Participation in the consultant out of hours on-call rota and reciprocal cover arrangements for annual and study leave. o Utilise electronic patient records system to maintain clinical records, clinical coding, outcomes and activity. Job description, Senior Psychiatric input and clinical leadership for the locality Multidisciplinary Team. This includes a key role in ensuring that the service as a whole delivers safe and effective care that is acceptable to patients and carers. o Supervision of psychiatric medical staff working within the Learning Disability Service and specifically the Specialist Doctor working in the West Locality. o Undertake teaching and educational initiatives to develop skills of the Local Multidisciplinary team and the wider Learning Disability Service. o Interface with neurology and other health services where needed to facilitate access of service users into services that provide the most appropriate care for people with intellectual disabilities. o Senior interface with other community mental health services to ensure optimum Psychiatric Services for service users. o Liaison with children services to optimise transition of children into adult service. o To maintain and develop professional competencies using the process of The Royal College of Psychiatrists monitored Personal Development Plan. o To support and participate in Clinical Governance and Audit. o To comply with all Trust policies including Equal Opportunities policies and to promote equality of access to healthcare at all times. o Participation in the consultant out of hours on-call rota and reciprocal cover arrangements for annual and study leave. o Utilise electronic patient records system to maintain clinical records, clinical coding, outcomes and activity. Person Specification Essential Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• Recognised basic medical degree
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in appropriate specialty (or within 3 months at time of interview) or equivalent
• Approved Clinician Status and approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
  
  Experience in UK of working at consultant level in specialist services
• Training in Health Services Management
• Skills and sensitivity in being able to negotiate with patients,
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement and experience
• Approved Clinician Status and approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
guidance Essential
• Experience in UK of working at consultant level in specialist services for people with intellectual disability.
• Additional experience e.g. neurodevelopmental disorders, psychological therapies, liaison.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision to medical and non-medical staff
Desirable
• Experience in UK of working at consultant level in specialist services
Person Specification Essential Essential
• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• Recognised basic medical degree
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in appropriate specialty (or within 3 months at time of interview) or equivalent
• Approved Clinician Status and approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
• Experience in UK of working at consultant level in specialist services
• Training in Health Services Management
• Skills and sensitivity in being able to negotiate with patients,
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement and experience
• Approved Clinician Status and approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
guidance Essential
• Experience in UK of working at consultant level in specialist services for people with intellectual disability.
• Additional experience e.g. neurodevelopmental disorders, psychological therapies, liaison.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision to medical and non-medical staff
Desirable
• Experience in UK of working at consultant level in specialist services
  
  Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides high quality, accessible and responsive community and specialist services within Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver over 100 clinical services, out in people's homes and in over 300 hospitals, health centres and clinics. We provide services for adults, children, people with learning disabilities, those with rehabilitation needs and also dental services., Be Part of Our Team...
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands. If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.