This substantive post is that of Consultant Psychiatrist with the North Islington Community Recovery and Rehabilitation Team (6 PAs). This is a replacement post following the previous consultant taking up a different role elsewhere. National terms and conditions apply to this post. Inner London Weighting applies. This role will develop as we move forward with implementing the community mental health framework The Community Mental Health Framework (CMHF).As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will be involved in leading future developments and implementing the North London mental health trusts clinical strategy.

Main duties of the job The post holder will work 6 PAs in the North Islington Recovery & Rehabilitation Team, a community mental health team that treats people with psychotic illnesses. The North Islington Recovery Team is part of the care pathway for patients in HoNOS care clusters 11, 12 and 13, i.e., patients with psychotic illnesses. The care pathway applies the recovery model of care. It delivers evidence-based treatments to patients living in the northern part of Islington. The team is based at: 1 Lowther Road, London N7 8US, and is co-located with the Core Team, The Personality Disorder Team and the Community Rehab Team. The team operates between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Please refer attached job description for more information. About us The North London Mental Health Partnership, [the Partnership of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C& I)] aims to offer cutting-edge local, preventative, co-produced, person-centred mental health and wellbeing support to our service users and communities.We are committed to working with service users, carers and partners to improve the mental health of everyone in North London. This will mean supporting people to be resilient and have good mental health, and we will offer early intervention for those with mental health problems to prevent these problems worsening. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work 6 PAs in the North Islington Recovery & Rehabilitation Team, a community mental health team that treats people with psychotic illnesses. The North Islington Recovery Team is part of the care pathway for patients in HoNOS care clusters 11, 12 and 13, i.e., patients with psychotic illnesses. The care pathway applies the recovery model of care. It delivers evidence-based treatments to patients living in the northern part of Islington. The team is based at: 1 Lowther Road, London N7 8US, and is co-located with the Core Team, The Personality Disorder Team and the Community Rehab Team. The team operates between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. For more information, Please find attached job description. Person Specification Application form and interview Essential

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice. Must be on the specialist register or within 6 months of gaining a Certificate of Completion of Training
Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent higher qualification in psychiatry
Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as a Responsible Clinician Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
Clinical knowledge & experience of the full range mental disorders including those with severe enduring mental illnesses & personality disorders.

Desirable

post-graduate qualification
Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
Training as a Consultant mentor
Experience in teaching small and large groups
Experience in teaching small and large groups

Knowledge and experience Essential

Knowledge and observance of the requirements and duties of a doctor laid down by the GMC in Good Medical Practice.
Clinical knowledge & experience of the full range mental disorders including those with severe enduring mental illnesses & personality disorders.
Experience in the assessment and management of complex clinical cases including experience of crisis / emergency high risk presentations.
Expertise in risk assessment, formulation and management
Experience of community psychiatry and interest and experience of working with individuals with severe personality difficulties/disorders.

Skills & Abilities Essential

Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
Ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence others.
Good knowledge of and ability to use both spoken and written English
Ability to organise workload and manage time and delegate responsibility where appropriate

Employer details Employer name Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust Address 1, Lowther Rd

Lowther Road

London

N7 8US Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 455-ME551 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Consultant Psychiatrist