Job summary
We are recruiting for a full-time Locally Employed Doctor to join ourTreating Unmet Needs in Psychiatry (TUNEUP) Service based at the Warneford Hospital for a 12-month fixed term contract working with patients who have treatment resistant psychosis.

In this role you'll contribute to clinical delivery, service development, outcome evaluation, and translational research. The TUNEUP service provides comprehensive state of the art clinical assessment, including the use of structured clinical and cognitive assessments to provide evidence-based management plans to adults of working age (18-65 years old) with psychotic disorders referred via Community Mental Health Teams.

You'll work under the supervision of Associate Professor and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Rob McCutcheon and will take part in service improvement activities, with the opportunity to join an internationally renowned clinical research group focused on developing novel interventions and improving outcomes for individuals with psychotic disorders.

This is an ideal post for a motivated trainee with an interest in psychosis and a desire to develop their knowledge of advanced psychopharmacology, and gain exposure to research into novel treatments for psychosis. If you have full GMC registration with at least one year full-time post graduate training experience including working with individuals who have psychotic disorders, we'd be very keen to receive your application.

Main duties of the job

• Medical input to the Treating Unmet Needs in Psychiatry (TUNEUP) team at the Warneford Hospital in Oxford including full comprehensive assessments including the use of structured interviews, standardised scales, cognitive assessments, physical examinations, assessment of adherence
• Play a key role in development and evaluation of this service
• Provide comprehensive state of the art clinical assessment, including the use of structured clinical and cognitive assessments.
• Production of clinical reports and maintenance of clinical databases
• Leading community clozapine initiations (registration with monitoring agencies, prescribing, side effect review and management, monitoring response).
• Provide comprehensive evidence-based management plans
• Monitor response to treatments and provide additional advice in case where adequate response not observed
• Work closely with existing AMHT and EIS teams within Oxford Health. These teams provide core mental health services in the community to adults of working age (between 18 - 65 years) with mental health problems.

About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities
The Treating Unmet Needs in Psychiatry (TUNEUP) service is a novel care model developed to enhance the long-term health and social outcomes for individuals with psychotic disorders. A key focus of the service is reducing unnecessary delays in clozapine initiation and ensuring that treatment decisions are guided by a thorough understanding of the patients clinical and functional profile. The service provides a structured platform for comprehensive assessment and treatment planning, including evaluation of symptoms, comorbidities, and cognitive function.

Patients referred to TUNEUP will have an established diagnosis of psychosis and be under the care of a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). At entry, the service conducts a detailed baseline assessment that includes full psychiatric and medication history, standardised rating scales for symptom domains, and physical health assessment.

Following assessment, a personalised management plan is co-developed with the patient. This may include recommendations regarding clozapine initiation, medication rationalization (e.g. reducing anticholinergic load), psychological or behavioral interventions, and strategies to address comorbid issues impacting recovery.

The doctor appointed to the service will contribute to clinical delivery, service development, outcome evaluation, and translational research. They will be supervised by Associate Professor and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Rob McCutcheon and will take part in journal clubs and service improvement activities.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential

• Qualified medical practitioner
• Full GMC registration by time of appointment

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists' Guidelines)

Training
Essential

• At least one year full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis)

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in or enthusiasm for research e.g. previous publications

Skills and Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with individuals with psychotic disorders
• Excellent written communication skills

Desirable

• Ability to contribute ideas for service development and new research projects

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.