Community Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist
Consultant
Main area: Old Age
Grade: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (In addition, the post attracts a 10% R&R plus on-call payment)
Job ref: 350-MED5276060-D
Site: Hartley Hospital
Town: Southport
Salary: £99,532 - £131,964 plus 10% R&R (non contractual) and 1% on-call supplement
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 15/09/2024 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 outpatient multi-disciplinary team at Hartley Hospital, providing clinical care to older adults who require specialist outpatient care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician for patients in their caseload within the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. You will provide a consultative, supervisory, and supportive role to the multidisciplinary team’s work, take an active part in clinical work, and lead the development of the service.
Working for our organisation
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the overall management of patients under their caseload, defined by groupings of General Practice surgeries in the local area. You will manage referrals from primary care and other medical specialties.
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 date of interview
- Section 12 (2) Approval which is integral to Approved Clinician Status
Transport
- Holds valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work-related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
Qualifications and Training
- MbChb, MBBS or equivalent
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent, with 3 years higher professional training in Old age psychiatry
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Excellent clinical knowledge in specialty
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Experience in management and service development
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participated in continuous professional development
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