As a full-time Specialty Doctor, you will be caring for those detained in HMP Bullingdon. The successful applicant will ensure that patients' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care and offer a person-centred approach. You will be working with a multi-disciplinary team at HMP Bullingdon.

This post is initially available for a period of 12 months.

The wider multidisciplinary team at HMP Bullingdon is experienced and tight knit. This vacancy would suit either someone new to psychiatry or a more experienced candidate. HMP Bullingdon is located near Bicester, in Oxfordshire. It is a local, category B Prison, catering for approximately 1100 prisoners aged 18 and over from Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, and is due to expand to a capacity of 1350. Generally, it houses prisoners on remand and those serving shorter sentences.

Main duties of the job

HMP Bullingdon has a vulnerable prisoner wing, segregation unit and dedicated healthcare wing, housing prisoners with physical and mental health care problems. A GP team treats physical health problems and some patients with less serious mental health problems not requiring Mental Health Team care. The post-holder will be supervised by a consultant forensic psychiatrist. Free parking is available on site. Annual leave starts at 30 days a year plus bank holidays.

The Thames Valley Forensic Mental Health Service (TVFMHS) provides treatment in a range of inpatient settings across the region (Oxford, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes). In addition, supervision is provided to patients discharged from inpatient environments. The service also inputs into several local prisons and provides services for the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway in the community. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust holds a lead role across the whole South-Central Region for forensic mental health services, as part of the developing New Care Model.

About us

Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Please note that this post is subject to receiving references which are deemed satisfactory by the Trust and must cover 3-5 years of employment or studying history. It would be helpful if you could advise referees in advance that they will be approached promptly, and a punctual response would be much appreciated.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust operates a non-smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted on any Trust premises or whilst on duty.

Oxford Health is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, or sexual orientation. We are fully committed to equality and diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community including users of mental health services.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will work with the multi-disciplinary team at HMP Bullingdon. The post holder will conduct new patient assessments and follow up reviews, contribute to Care Programme Approach meetings, and will liaise with other professionals and disciplines at the point of reception, during treatment and at release.

There is one full time consultant forensic psychiatrist based at HMP Bullingdon and at least one specialist trainee in forensic psychiatry providing sessional input.

Management

The post holder will be expected to contribute along with their colleagues to the smooth running of the Forensic Service. This will include appropriate interaction with the management structures of the Division and the Trust as a whole.

Education and Training

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching Trust has close links to Oxford University. The Oxford University Department of Psychiatry is situated at the Warneford Hospital in Oxford. Further information may be obtained from the websites of the Oxford University Department of Psychiatry (https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/). The department has an international reputation for medical teaching and as a centre for research and provides a wide range of academic opportunities.

The post holder will be expected to take an active part in the training programme and teaching sessions. Medical students regularly attend HMP Bullingdon. There are also opportunities to develop links with the University of Buckingham Medical School. The doctor may also be expected to contribute to the development of other multi-disciplinary staff.

The Director of Medical Education for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is Dr Alastair Reid.

Continuing Professional Development, Induction

Continuing Professional Development is a requirement for Trust doctors. The post holder will attend audit and academic events. They will maintain ongoing professional development through active membership of a PDP group and annual appraisal. Induction is arranged for all staff new to the Trust, through both the Trusts regular induction programme and in relation to the service with which they will work.

The Trust expects all doctors to engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD is supported by the Trust including access to study leave and expenses for attending conferences etc.

There is a Forensic Psychiatry Academic Programme which runs during Oxford University Term time on a Wednesday afternoon. The successful applicant will be expected to both attend and contribute to this. The programme includes a visiting speaker component. In addition, there is a wide-ranging programme at the Department of psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital, Oxford on Tuesday mornings.

Please be aware that some posts may require prospective employees to undertake Management of Violence and Aggression Training, Breakaway Training and other training directly related to the job. When applying for a post please ensure that you are willing and able to complete this form of training.

Research & Audit

It is expected that the post holder will contribute to service-related audit projects with the support of their consultant, multi-disciplinary team and Trust audit department.

The TVFMHS is committed to working increasingly closely with Oxford University to develop academic forensic mental health. There is the opportunity to collaborate on research projects, with the forensic psychiatry department based at the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford, led by Professor Seena Fazel.

On-Call Responsibilities

There are no on call responsibilities with this post

Job Planning

The doctor will participate in annual Job planning with the Forensic Associate Medical Director. There would be a job plan review involving bilateral consultation and negotiation in the event of any change to the job content or workload. Annual appraisal will be completed under the Trust appraisal process. The doctor will ensure they are fit for revalidation.

The exact nature of the timetable will be agreed with the successful applicant by the Forensic Associate Medical Director. The split of direct clinical care to supporting professional activities will be 8.5 to 1.5 on a pro rata basis. SPA time is expected to include special interest clinical activities, CPD, Peer Group, teaching / training / supervision, governance and audit, service development / management / business planning, research and academia. The Trust has recently established a dedicated training program to facilitate CESR accreditation, which substantive SAS doctors may apply for.

Appropriately qualified applicants interested in this post are encouraged to contact Dr Robert Cornish, Associate Medical Director / Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Sandford Road, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4XN (01865 902610) Robert.cornish@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• General Medical Qualification.

Desirable

• Some or all parts of MRCPsych or equivalent.
• Attendance at MRCPsych or equivalent Section 12 (2) approval

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Shall have completed at least one years' full-time Postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) in a medical speciality

Desirable

• Experience at ST level or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Clinical Responsibility: To exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant in charge.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to work through a collaborative multi-disciplinary framework.
• Organisation Skills: Ability to contribute to effective team working. Capacity to prioritise workload.
• Communication Skills: Must have good skills in communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and staff of other organisations. Good spoken and written English.
• Professional Approach: Work collaboratively and effectively with a range of professionals.
• Personal Skills: Must have interest in and commitment to people with mental health problems, and their carers.
• Training: Interest in teaching.

Desirable

• Training: Teaching medical undergraduates.

Other Requirements
Essential

• GMC Registration: Full
• Transport: Mobility as required for post
• Professional attributes: Meet specifications set out in GMC Guidance: Duties of doctor.
• IT: Good IT skills including typing

Desirable

• Driving license and own transport

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