Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• To undertake clinical sessions (remote and face to face) for the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH), carrying out fresh case assessments and reviews of all service personnel referred to the DCMH. This will include liaison with referrers and line management as required to facilitate the clinical and occupational management of the patient.
• To provide clear occupational recommendations to the referrer and/or Medical Centre based on MOD and single Service policy.
• To supervise the clinical activity of other mental health professionals.
• To liaise and engage with MOD contracted (or other NHS and non-NHS providers as necessary) in-patient service providers to enable discharge planning for Service and other entitled personnel who have been admitted to hospital
• To complete reports and documentation in accordance with MOD policy or the requirements of any other government department.
• To assist educational supervisors in the DCMH with providing training experiences for General Practitioner Vocational Trainees (GPVTs) and mental health trainees.
• To attend individual management reviews or case conferences with Primary Healthcare (PHC) and/or line management as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be on the GMC Specialist Register for General Psychiatry and/or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Must be approved under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 or be an Approved Medical Practitioner under Section 22 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
• Must have a current, satisfactory in date annual appraisal in line with the requirements of the General Medical Councils (GMCs) Good Medical Practice (GMP).
• Must have completed sufficient Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidance on CPD.
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must hold a full Driving Licence valid in the UK (in order to be able to conduct peripatetic clinics and assess personnel sick at home in exceptional circumstances).
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Northallerton

North Yorkshire

DL7 9NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
• Demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process
• Manage patient risk effectively and safely, including high levels of complexity and uncertainty
• Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of your own clinical practice
• Utilise your clinical mentor and other clinical staff appropriately to ensure safe and effective patient care, demonstrating awareness of your own limitations
• Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other environment where patient care is carried out.
• Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate, utilising Practice and local guidelines and in a timely manner
• Pro-actively identify, diagnose, monitor and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, and national and practice protocols, and within own scope of practice.
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy living and to apply principles of self-care
• Recognise, assess and refer patients with mental health needs as appropriate
• Communicate with and support patients receiving bad news

Other responsibilities:

• Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the professional code of conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Faculty of Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians) as appropriate
• Monitor the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit, mentor feedback, case review and peer review
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records utilising I.T. as appropriate and in accordance with Practice protocol
• Use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Deliver care according to evidence based practice, following agreed protocols, local and national guidelines
• Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance
• Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate
• Contribute to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF and other agreed Key Performance Indicator targets
• Attend in-house governance, educational and staff meetings as appropriate
• Assist with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors, nurses and other health professionals in training as appropriate
• Pro-active engagement with the practice population and wider community to promote healthy living and encourage uptake of services. This may include visits to local schools, community centres and other groups as necessary
• Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as a Primary Care Practitioner and senior member of the team

Leadership responsibilities:

• Act as a positive role model
• Provide professional leadership as required
• Support the development of others in order to maximise potential
• Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and external good practice
• Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work
• Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility
• Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards
• Ensure the principles of infection control and local/national policies and guidelines are applied throughout the practice, monitoring and implementing changes as required

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post.

Desirable

• Reliable.
• Flexible.
• Excellent attendance record.

Other

Essential

• Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Physician Associate.
• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to form good working relationships with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to listen and empathise.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Demonstrable evidence and commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as team player.
• Initiative and drive.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and positive.
• Empathetic, honest, caring.
• Adaptable and forward looking.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• Diplomatic and considered.
• Hard working, willing and flexible.
• Observance of strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC).
• Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Minor illness qualification at degree level assessed by OSCEs
• Minor injuries qualification.
• Current registration.
• Independent non-medical prescriber or working towards it or proven ability to use Patient Group Directions.
• Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Practitioner.
• Good communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills.
• Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Keyboard skills.

Desirable

• At least two years experience post MSc qualification.
• Mentor/teaching qualification.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Competencies/Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Practitioner-led management of minor illness and injuries.
• Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
• First contact care.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• Ability to listen and empathise

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of GP Clinical IT systems.
• Proven competency as an Independent non-medical prescriber.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Haxby Group

Address

Haxby & Wigginton Health Centre

2 The Village

York

YO32 2LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.haxbygroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Inpatients

The inpatient element of this role is based primarily within the Ashby Rehabilitation Unit, which provides 18 specialist rehabilitation beds (15 Level 2a and 3 Level 2b). The unit accepts referrals from major trauma centres and acute hospitals across the region for patients requiring specialist neurorehabilitation following conditions such as traumatic brain injury, brain tumour surgery and disorders of consciousness.

The post holder will review referrals presented through the weekly Specialised Rehabilitation Patient Categorisation (PCAT) meeting and undertake assessments of patients requiring specialist rehabilitation at Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital and Grantham Hospital. They will also contribute to the Rehabilitation Unit on-call rota.

The successful candidate will deliver specialist Neurorehabilitation, Brain Injury and Spasticity clinics across multiple hospital and community locations, including Louth, Gainsborough and Spalding.

The role also includes undertaking home visits where clinically appropriate, ensuring patients with complex needs or mobility challenges can access specialist rehabilitation support.

The post holder will be responsible for managing their clinical and non-clinical workload effectively, providing high-quality, patient-centred care and making informed clinical decisions within a multidisciplinary team environment.

They will maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the Trust, General Practitioners, regional trauma centres and partner organisations to support coordinated patient care. The successful candidate will also contribute to service development, operational policy implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the clinical care of patients under their supervision.
• Undertaking associated administrative and service management duties.
• Participating in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Supporting service evaluation and the ongoing development of rehabilitation services.
• Attending departmental, multidisciplinary and organisational meetings.
• Contributing to the teaching, training and supervision of junior doctors and other healthcare professionals.

This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work across inpatient, outpatient and community settings while helping to shape and develop specialist rehabilitation services across Lincolnshire.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current valid GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric medicine, Neurology or Stroke medicine via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support certificate
• Higher research qualification

Clinical Experience and Management

Essential

• Broad clinical experience in Rehabilitation Medicine, including inpatient, outpatient and community rehabilitation services.
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex rehabilitation patients independently and provide senior clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in the assessment and management of patients with acquired brain injury, neurological disabilities and spasticity, including the use of specialist rehabilitation interventions
• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures

Desirable

• Evidence of developing a high quality, high-performance service

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

• A record of quality improvement or clinical audit relating to the care of older patients

Teaching, Traning and Research

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training for doctors and other disciplines
• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

• Teaching qualification/ diploma
• Evidence of original research/ peer reviewed publications

Skills and Personal Attributes

Essential

• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and be open to new ways of working to provide the highest possible standard of care to patients
• Basic keyboard skills/knowledge of Microsoft packages

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)