This post is for 1 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry. The postholder will have Consultant responsibility for Rosequartz Ward, a female psychiatric acute treatment ward at Highgate Mental Health Centre West, Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5NX.
This is a substantive position. It is for 10 Programmed Activities: 7.5 Direct Clinical Care and 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities. All programmed activities will be based on Rosequartz Ward.
Please see attached JD / Person spec for more details on the Locum Consultant - Acute Adult Inpatient (Rosequartz Ward) role at Rosequartz Ward, Highgate West Mental Health Centre, Dartmouth Park Hill N19 5NX
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
- Medical input, consultation and clinical leadership to the ward team and overall clinical responsibility for patients admitted to the ward
- Medical input and leadership in care planning and risk assessment for patients
- Responsible Clinician responsibilities with attendance at and report-writing for Mental Health Tribunals and Managers Hearings
- Oversight of physical health care of ward’s inpatients
- Regular clinical liaison with community Consultants and community teams.
- Close liaison with the relevant Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Teams and crisis houses who will help to facilitate early discharge of patients back into the community.
- Working closely with the discharge hub and network navigators to identify expected discharge dates and support with 3 discharges a week
- Ensuring efficient, timely and high-quality communication takes place with General Practitioners
- Regular clinical supervision of the Core Psychiatric and Foundation year 2 trainees, as well as the specialty doctor.
- Ensure a program of learning is in place for medical students attached to the ward.
- Provide annual and study leave cross cover for consultant colleagues
