Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) is a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health service delivering a pathway of care for 0-25 year olds.
The service is led by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) and it is the first of its kind nationally.
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
Bringing together the expertise and commitment of BWC and partners, FTB offers a wide range of mental health support options tailored to the needs of the young people, young adults and families it cares for and supports.
The successful applicant will be employed by BWC.
As well as working within the ground-breaking FTB service, there are several other benefits including a strong commitment to continuous professional development.
The service has several specialist services under its umbrella, which offers candidates excellent opportunity to diversify their skills and be part of a vibrant peer group.
Main duties of the job As we continue on our journey we have an opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the 18-25 age group within the Core Team, based at The East Hub.
The Consultant Psychiatrist will have a central role within an MDT context in delivering psychiatric assessment and treatment for a caseload of complex patients and their families, as well as contribute to providing psychiatric & medical risk management.
The post holder will support the Core Team in multidisciplinary team assessment of patients presenting with acute mental health presentations, risk assessments and management plans and initiation and monitoring of appropriate clinical interventions.
Additionally the role will provide important liaison with other doctors and MDT teams in community, inpatient mental health and primary care.
The Consultant will supervise and manage junior doctors and/or senior nurse practitioners within the clinical team.
On a more strategic level, they will relate to the leadership and management structures of FTB.
Job responsibilities Providing direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis and care plan, risk assessment and management plans, treatment formulation, prescribing and work with the team on implementing evidence-based interventions.
The post holder will participate in formulating and implementing appropriate care plan around physical healthcare needs of service users in the Core Team.
Providing senior clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team in collaboration with the team leader.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with specialist community teams within FTB and in the wider health economy.
Assuring the involvement of families and carers wherever possible with the patients consent in treatment planning.
To participate in emergency Mental Health Act work.
To participate in the Consultant on call-rota covering out of hours responsibilities including weekends.
Special emphasis on working within appropriate governance frameworks will be necessary in the area of the mental health act.
The development of any other clinical interest could proceed on the basis of appropriate funding being available.
To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff.
To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operates within the parameters of the New Deal.
To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
To participate in service and business planning activity for the Business Unit.
To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust.
To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council.
To participate annually in a job plan review.
The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services.
To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions.
Person Specification Training/Qualification Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT) Current full registration with the GMC.
GMC License to practice MRC Psych (or equivalent) Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act.
Approved Clinician Desirable Higher degree or other qualification in research methodology Qualification or previous training in leadership Qualification and/or experience in providing training for doctors.
Knowledge/Experience Essential Provision of high quality mental health services as trainee or Consultant Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high quality services.
Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological and psychological treatments.
Knowledge/experience of clinical governance Knowledge & experience of clinical audit.
Desirable Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members Skills Essential Ability to manage, improve or to support the clinical operations of the service Ability to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework, and to share leadership responsibilities with senior colleagues of other professions.
Ability to work across teams and disciplinary boundaries in a collaborative style Excellent communication skills, diplomacy and tact.
Efficiency in clinical work.
Ability to keep good, legible written records.
Must have good skills in communication with patients, relatives/carers, colleagues and staff of other organisations.
Proficient in IT and clinical systems Ability to work independently, methodically and safely.
Capacity to prioritise workload Experience and interest in providing training and teaching for a variety of staff groups Active participation in Clinical audit Desirable An interest to participate in on-going research projects, especially putting research into practice.
Published research.
Approach/Values Essential Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of Birmingham Women's & Children's Foundation Trust.
Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role.
A collaborative multi-disciplinary working style Flexibility to respond to change and drive forward service improvements.
Other Essential Able to drive or to provide own transport to meet the requirements of the post.
Employer details Employer name Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Washwood Heath Centre Clodeshall Rd, Alum Rock, Birmingham Birmingham B8 3SN #J-18808-Ljbffr