This consultant post sits within the Community Mental Health Teams at Anchor House in Southampton, part of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, a newly formed body combining mental health, community and physical health services. The work centres on clinical leadership and care for adults with complex needs, working alongside primary care, acute services and a multidisciplinary team. Duties also cover supervising junior doctors, service planning, teaching and research. Full GMC registration, MRCPsych and section 12(2) approval are essential.
What the job involves
- Provide expert clinical leadership and care for patients with complex needs
- Complete timely administrative tasks linked to patient care
- Record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively
- Take part in service and business planning
- Take part in annual consultant appraisal
- Attend the Trust academic programme, including lectures and seminars for internal CPD
- Maintain GMC registration, section 12(2) and Approved Clinician approval, and follow professional codes of conduct
- Take part in an annual job plan review with the clinical manager, including consultation with a relevant manager
- Work with local managers and colleagues to run services efficiently
- Manage, appraise and supervise junior medical staff, including assessing competences under the MMC framework
- Ensure junior medical staff work within New Deal parameters and comply with the Working Time Directive
- Follow Trust policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions
What’s required
Qualifications
- MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
- Eligible for the Specialist Register, or within 12 months of CCT at interview
- CCT in general adult psychiatry
Registration & licences
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- Approval under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
Nice to have
- Relevant higher degree, such as MD, PhD or MSc, or other additional clinical qualifications
- Liaison accreditation
- Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post
What’s offered
- £30K golden hello as part of the appointment
- Flexible working
- Generous leave package
- Relocation support
- Fast-track physiotherapy
- Employee Assistance programme
- NHS discounts
- Mentoring, peer groups and the New Consultant Development Programme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
