Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age (Inpatients)
Consultant
Main area: Old Age
Grade: Consultant
Contract: Permanent (10% R&R plus on-call)
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 350-MED5034741-G
Site: Hartley Hospital
Town: Southport
Salary: £99,532 - £131,964 per annum, plus 10% R&R and on call
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/08/2024 23:59
Job overview
As a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist working for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. You will lead the inpatient multi-disciplinary team at Dunes ward, Hartley Hospital, providing clinical care to older adults who require specialist inpatient care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for completing assessments and formulating treatment plans for service users admitted to Dunes ward. You will manage patients detained under the Mental Health Act and will need a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act law, including completing relevant documentation and capacity assessments.
You will lead the multidisciplinary team at Dunes ward, fostering positive working relationships and morale among staff. You will complete ward rounds and provide clear communication and documentation regarding assessment outcomes and management plans. Additionally, you will provide leadership and training to trainee doctors and medical students.
Working for our organisation
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical and mental health services in the North West, serving over 1.4 million people. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Regular reviews of inpatients to monitor treatment response will be required. The post holder will operate within multi-disciplinary integrated teams and will liaise closely with Social Services for safe discharge planning.
At times, patients under General Adult teams may be admitted to Dunes ward due to bed availability. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, management, and safe discharge planning of inpatients.
Person specification
Registration
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Inclusion on or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within 6 months of CCST/CCT or equivalent in Old Age Psychiatry at the date of interview
- Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval
- In good standing with GMC
Transport
- Holds a valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work-related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
Qualification and Training
- MbChb, MBBS or equivalent
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent, with 3 years of higher professional training in Old Age Psychiatry
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Excellent clinical knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Experience in similar roles at a relevant level
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Able to plan and deliver teaching and training relevant to the post
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