Staff Grade Psychiatrist - Community General Adult Psychiatry

Government of Jersey; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Jersey seeks enthusiastic candidates for three permanent Specialty Doctor roles in Psychiatry. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities to advance professionally while living in a scenic community renowned for its beautiful landscapes. You'll have manageable caseloads and a chance to influence mental health services through innovative practices and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave increasing to 32 after 7 years

Study leave for professional development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post foundation doctor experience in psychiatry.
• Eligible for section 12 approval.
• Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute psychiatric settings.

Responsibilities

• Record clinical activity accurately on the electronic patient record system.
• Participate in the out of hours on-call rota up to a maximum frequency of 1 in 6.
• Attend regular supervision with their supervising consultant.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Ability to appraise own performance

Education

Basic medical degree

Full GMC registration with license to practice

Job description

Looking for a Change from the NHS? Join Us in Jersey as a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry

Were offering three permanent Specialty Doctor (Staff Grade) rolesin our Mental Health Servicestwo in Adult Community Psychiatryand one in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry. Whether you're looking for a fresh professional challenge, a better work-life balance, or a beautiful place to live, Jersey could be the ideal next step in your career

Why Jersey? Were not part of the NHS which gives us the flexibility to innovate and invest in services that truly meet the needs of our island community. Were currently undergoing a major redesign of mental health services, supported by significant investment and a new Mental Health Strategy launching in 2025.

What you can expect:

Supportive, experienced colleagueswho value teamwork and mentorship

Excellent staffing levels and manageable caseloadscompared to the UK

Opportunities to rotatebetween posts over time to broaden your experience

Support for the Portfolio Pathwayand career progression

A strong emphasis on generalist skills with flexibility to explore different sub-specialties

You'll be joining a service that truly values your contribution and where your work can have a direct impact on how care is delivered

Thesunniest spot in the British Isles, stunning beaches and outdoor lifestyle.Low crime, excellent local schools, and a welcoming community and just a short hop from the UK and mainland Europe

Main duties of the job

If you're a motivated doctor looking to develop your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, wed love to hear from you. Total remuneration is £82,238 to £135,870 (for 10 PAs plus 4 PAs on-call)

The postholder will:

Record clinical activity accurately and contemporaneously on the electronic patient record system.

Ensure effective liaison between mental health services and the acute hospital, and with other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors as appropriate.

Deputise/cross cover from time to time for absent colleagues and colleagues on annual leave.

Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Participate in the out of hours on-call rota up to a maximum frequency of 1 in 6

Participate in the in hours on call rota

Attend regular supervision with their supervising consultant.

Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation.

Participate in the academic programme of the organisation, including the weekly mental health education programme.

Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, and the Jersey Care Commission.

Hopefully obtain approval under the Jersey Mental Health Law approval process or work towards this if not immediately eligible.

Abide by professional codes of conduct including the Royal College of Psychiatrists Good Psychiatric Practice and the General Medical Councils Good Medical Practice.

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic staff grade/ specialty doctor to join our established Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), based in St Helier. The job will be primarily based in our newly refurbished Community Mental Health Centre at La Chasse, St Helier.

The CMHT serves people aged between 18 and 65, who suffer from severe mental illness. Our aim is to help services users achieve their potential by promoting recovery and maintaining wellbeing. Our service users come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and often have challenging and complex needs. CMHT is a multidisciplinary team, which includes doctors (consultants and staff grades), a clinical psychologist, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, support workers and administrative staff.

The post holder will undertake psychiatric assessments and mental and physical examinations. They will provide formulation, risk assessment, care planning and treatment for people with severe mental health problems.

Continuing Professional Development is strongly supported. We support interested candidates in preparing for the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration through the portfolio pathway (CESR), including, where appropriate, acting up under supervision at consultant level. Doctors working to towards CESR have an allocated CESR supervisor and opportunities to see a psychotherapy case with supervision. There are also opportunities to rotate to other areas of psychiatry to support training

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post Holder will:-

Record clinical activity accurately and contemporaneously on the electronic patient record system.

Ensure effective liaison between mental health services and the acute hospital, and with other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors as appropriate.

Deputise/cross cover from time to time for absent colleagues and colleagues on annual leave.

Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Participate in the out of hours on-call rota up to a maximum frequency of 1 in 6

Participate in the in hours on call rota

Attend regular supervision with their supervising consultant.

Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation.

Participate in the academic programme of the organisation, including the weekly mental health education programme.

Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, and the Jersey Care Commission.

Hopefully obtain approval under the Jersey Mental Health Law approval process or work towards this if not immediately eligible.

Abide by professional codes of conduct including the Royal College of Psychiatrists Good Psychiatric Practice and the General Medical Councils Good Medical Practice.

Comply with the employers agreed policies and procedures and standing financial instructions.

Comply with the Trusts Health and Safety policies and training requirements, including all mandatory training.

Annual Leave

Staff grades are entitled to 30 days of annual leave increasing to 32 days after 7 years service (at staff grade level) plus 9 bank holidays.

Study leave for the purpose of professional development should be applied for through the supervising consultant and is approved by the Director of Medical Education.

Applications for compassionate leave should be made to the supervising consultant. Approval will be at the discretion of the Consultant Clinical Lead.

Knowledge, skills and experience

The successful candidate should be adaptable, flexible and innovative in order to meet the ongoing challenges within the service. The responsibilities of the role may change from time to time.

Accountability

The postholder will need to continue to meet all regulatory arrangements relating to registration, licensing and revalidation. The Deputy Medical Director is line managed by and professionally accountable to the Group Medical Director.

Job Plan and Outline Timetable

This is a full-time post of 40 hours (10 PAs) per week, based in the Community Mental Health Team in St Helier. Work commitments and intensity will be reviewed at least annually through the job planning process. Any substantial changes in the nature of the post will be agreed through the job planning process. The post holders job plan will be reviewed annually and will be assessed according to current guidance. The postholder will be managerially responsible to their supervising consultant and through them to the Lead Consultant for the service.

The job plan will consist of 9 Clinical Programmed Activities (including administration) and 1 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA). The Clinical PAs will include: direct clinical contact (in outpatients, in the community and occasionally in hospital settings), indirect clinical contact (in multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews), and clinical administration. Outpatient clinics consist of 3 hours of clinical work and 1 hour of admin time. The SPA will include: CPD, audit & quality improvement activity, appraisal, revalidation and PDP groups. The balance of PAs and SPAs may vary by agreement between the organisation and the post holder but will not be less than one SPA.

The post holder will be provided with a shared office space including telephone and desktop. A laptop and mobile phone will also be provided. Administrative support is also available through the team secretary.

Please see the attached job description for full information.

Person Specification

Skills/Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to personal development
• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
• Ability to appraise own performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• To demonstrate core values by treating clients and colleagues with respect, consideration, dignity and courtesy and to actively seek feedback from service users.

Desirable

• Experience of inter-agency working
• Evidence of using feedback to inform personal development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• Basic medical degree
• Full GMC registration
• Eligible for section 12 approval

Desirable

• MRCPsych part 1 or 2 or equivalent
• Section 12 approved

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute, inpatient and community psychiatric settings.
• At least 3 years post foundation doctor experience in psychiatry.
• Experience working in an outpatient setting with patients with severe and enduring mental health conditions.
• Knowledge and recent work within UK hospital systems (or equivalent) excluding clinical attachment work.
• Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
• A sound understanding of clinical governance

Desirable

• Recent experience of working in an inpatient setting or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of MCA and DOLS
• Evidence of involvement in governance activities
• Experience working in general medicine.
• Experience working in a clozapine clinic

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