Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry (HTT)NHS
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate Specialty Doctor to join our Adult Home Treatment Team in CNWL Harrow.
This is a well-established, high-performing multidisciplinary service providing intensive assessment, treatment and support to adults experiencing an acute mental health crisis
If you are a committed and compassionate doctor who is keen to make a meaningful difference to adults experiencing mental health crisis, we would warmly welcome your application.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient number of applicants have been received.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, energetic and passionate about delivering high-quality care to adults in crisis. They will be committed to providing assessment and intervention in a sensitive, accessible and culturally appropriate way. Section 12 approval is required for this post.
In CNWL Harrow, we are committed to whole-system working and close collaboration across services. The Home Treatment Team has strong links with Harrow Mental Health Services, including CNWL Community Mental Health Services, inpatient wards and Adult Liaison Services at Northwick Park Hospital.
Job description
Clinical: To holistically assess patients formulating individualised Care Plans with service users and their carers that aims to address their psychological, physical, spiritual & social needs, incorporating treatment and signposting / referring to other services where necessary. Provide medical consultation, advice and expert knowledge to all team members. Involvement within normal working hours in urgent assessments (which might involve Mental Health Act assessments) Provide support, advice, liaison and information to all who might be concerned in the care of the patient. This includes education and advice to family members/carers of patients as well as professional carers. To formulate risk assessments and ensuring all clients have appropriate care plans in place which addresses the risks. To maintain up-to-date clinical records electronically in line with agreed local policies and procedures, guidelines from professional bodies and CNWL policy. To liaise with carers, general practitioners, acute hospital services, social services, and third sector organisations. Regular medication review and inform GPs of any changes To ensure all key performance indicators are maintained in line with trust policies. To have a good knowledge of safeguarding of vulnerable adults and report to the necessary agencies.
Management and Leadership:
To contribute to the development of a culture of risk assessment and management to be delivered effectively in own area of responsibility and practice To represent the team/sector on both internal and external clinical and strategic planning forums and to act in a professional manner at all times.
The post-holder will contribute to the supervision of the trainees and is expected to contribute and support in other clinical duties and writing discharge summaries.To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide expertise within the department, upholding professional standards at all times.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest Trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.
In CNWL Harrow we have an ethos of whole systems working closely together. The service has strong links to Harrow Mental Health Services, including CNWL Community Mental Health Services and Adult Home Treatment Team in Harrow, Older Adult Liaison Services at Northwick park hospital and the Ellington ward which is the acute older adult psychiatric ward.
In line with the NHS 10-year long term plan, CNWL Harrow has embedded the Trauma Informed Approach. All staff receive regular training and supervision in both formulation and treatment, using this approach. The care is delivered by an integrated multi-disciplinary team with a shared sense of ownership for patients.
Additional opportunities for the post-holders:o One to one supervision with a Consultanto Participation in local CPD activitieso Peer Support for SAS doctorso Support for CESR program