Consultant Psychiatrist In Old Age: Community & Memory Clinic

Job summary We are currently seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our community team and run local memory clinic.
Although the administrative base will be at the Seward Lodge, Hertford, the clinics may also run from Rosanne House, Welwyn Garden City (about 8 miles from Seward Lodge).
The post holder will provide consultant input to community team and run local memory clinic.
The clinical work may be at other Trust locations, or other community destinations such as patient's home or residential or nursing homes.
The post holder may be required to attend team meetings at a location determined by the manager of the Team.
The postholder will run two clinics for early memory diagnostic and support service (EMDASS).
In each memory clinic, consultant will be supported by a memory nurse who will take history and do cognitive test and later write a detailed report.
Memory nurse will discuss new patient with the consultant who will make diagnosis and start treatment after seeing the patient.
Consultant is expected to write a short letter to the GP highlighting the diagnosis and treatment plan.
One stop memory clinic gives consultant time to do 2 follow up assessments while memory nurse is assessing the new patient.
**Please note this Job Description is awaiting Royal College Approval and is therefore subject to slight amendment** Main duties of the job To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures.
This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust and the team including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
This list is not exhaustive, please see the Job Description for a full list of duties About us This is a hugely exciting time for the Trust having recently achieved an OUTSTANDING CQC RATINGand being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating.We are driven by our values.
If you believe in Respect, Kindness and a Positive outlook then you'll be right at home.Here's what we have to offer you Mentoring support for new ConsultantsDedicated support to help become a future NHS LeaderAccess to Leadership, Teaching, Education and Research opportunitiesA strong ethos on Learning and DevelopmentAccess to a state-of-the-art Simulation Training Facility including opportunities to join the Multidisciplinary Simulation FacultyAccess to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre ConsultantsStudy leave of 30 days over 3 yearsStudy leave budget of £800 per person per annumInnovative patient electronic record system (PARIS)/ Admin and IT equipment/ software to improve work experience (4G enabled laptops provided upon starting)Flexible workingExcellent staff benefitsHealth and wellbeing supportFlexible APAs to seek development opportunities in service development/ management / Simulation Training /working with Community Transformation ProjectsDedicated SPA time in Job PlanGenerous relocation package up to £ (subject to terms & conditions) Job description Job responsibilities It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over 5 days.
Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder.
The overall split of the programmed activities is to be devoted to direct clinical care and to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation).
The timetable is indicative only.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.
To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.
All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
This list is not exhaustive, please see the Job Description for a full list of duties Person Specification Qualifications Essential oMB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
oMRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Desirable oQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
oRelevant higher degree, MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications Eligibility Essential oFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
oCCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT/CESR at the time of interview Desirable oIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice oSection 12/Approved clinician approval Clinical skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential oExperience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in old age psychiatry.
oExperience of close collaborative working with social care and other agencies.
oExperience of working with service users who have complex needs within old age psychiatry.
oExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
oExcellent oral and written communication skills.
oAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
oMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
Desirable oWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
oExcellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to older people and frailty.
Academic skills & Lifelong Learning Essential oAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
oParticipated in continuous professional development oParticipated in research or service evaluation.
oAble to use and appraise clinical evidence.
oHas actively participated in clinical audit.
oHolds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
Desirable oAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
oReflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
oExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
oEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
oHas led clinical audits leading to service change.
oExperience of organising and overseeing psychotherapy training program for psychiatry trainees.