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Job overview
This new 10 PA post is based within the male low-secure part of the Forensic Directorate of the East London Foundation NHS Trust. It is suitable for doctors who have completed their Foundation training. The post will be based at Wolfson House ], a forensic low secure unit, (311-315 Green Lanes, London N4 2ES), with Quality Improvement as a special interest. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day care for patients on two wards, and be provided with shared office and support services at Wolfson House. The post will be divided between 8 PAs of Direct Clinical Care, and 2 PAs of Special Interest, with particular training and experience provided in Quality Improvement methodology and Change Leadership. This is a full-time position (9am-5pm Monday to Friday) with no on-call commitment.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work at the level of a Junior Clinical Fellow, working on Loxford Ward and Woodberry Ward, and to join another Clinical Fellow and Speciality doctor in covering the unit. Clinical supervision will be given weekly. It is expected that the post holder will comply with the statutory requirements for annual appraisal, drawing up personal development plans and revalidation as set out by the General Medical Council and the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical duties will include day-to-day management of inpatients, including mental state examinations, physical health reviews and reviews of medications; reviews of enhanced observations; admission assessments, reports and discharge summaries. On occasion, there will be the opportunity to liaise with prisons and courts. Attendance at ward rounds and CPA review meetings is expected, although this may be limited because of the two ward role. A core responsibility will be the preparation of reports for the Courts, Mental Health Review Tribunals, Manager’s Hearings and others as required. There will be the opportunity to participate in the treatment programmes and attend unit wide activities such as academic activity, supervision, community meetings and unit events.
Two sessions a week will be committed to pursuing the EFLT Quality Improvement training methodology and the CPD accredited Improvement Leaders Programme. Guidance and supervision will be provided to join one or two strategically important projects in the service. ELFT is a national leader in quality improvement, and skills learned can be readily transferred to change management in other specialities.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates ability in basic skills i.e. history taking, examination (mental & physical) and the utilisation of external sources of information in order to develop care and treatment plans to meet patient needs. Capacity to utilise a range of approaches to solving problems and making decisions
- Able to work co-operatively as part of a team and build and maintain successful working relationships with staff in a variety of different roles; an understanding of multidisciplinary team dynamics.
- Ability to recognise and manage own stress utilising the resources available.
- Able to work in an efficient, systematic and flexible manner
- Able to deal with difficult situations and to address them in a responsible and professional manner.
- Understanding of the complex nature of patient confidentiality
- Able to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- Understanding or experience of the use of Rapid Tranquilisation and the management of Psychiatric emergencies
Desirable
- Previous Experience in working with long term conditions
Eligibility
Essential
- Completed UK Foundation Years training programme
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
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