Consultant Psychiatrist

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in the City of Westminster is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their ADAPT, East team. The role involves managing and supervising junior medical staff, ensuring compliance with service standards, and participating in both service planning and administrative duties. This position aims to provide high-quality care for patients diagnosed with mental health issues within a diverse community. Commitment to inclusivity is a core value of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise junior medical staff.
• Ensure compliance with Working Time Directive.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Record clinical activity accurately.
• Participate in service and business planning.
• Engage in annual appraisal for consultants.

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our ADAPT, East team. The post holder will be Consultant Psychiatrist to the Greenwich East Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders and Trauma Team (ADAPT) with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. The Greenwich ADAPT Team was formed as part of the reconfiguration of Community Mental Health Services that occurred in September 2015. The reconfiguration of Community Services was part of the directorate's plan to ensure efficient delivery of mental health services whilst delivering high quality care.

ADAPT provides care and treatment for service users who are diagnosed with Schizophrenia or Bi‑Polar Affective Disorder. The services aim to be flexible, accessible and available outside of standard working hours. The Pathways of care aim to offer individuals choice and involvement regarding their treatment, actively encouraging their participation in the planning and implementation of their care. The Trust provides services to a richly diverse population; the locality teams will work with service users and carers in their community to ensure that the care and support provided is sensitive and appropriate to their needs.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures.
• To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
• To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and to submit this promptly to the informatics team.
• To participate in service and business planning activity for the team and as appropriate for the whole mental health service.
• To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.

EEO & Inclusion statements

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - please ensure you select this on your application form. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

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