Consultant Psychiatrist In Old Age Psychiatry

Job summary MHSOPprovision in the Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale (SWR) includes the followingservices.MHSOPInpatient ServicesSpringwoodComplex Needs Unit at Springwood (This Post) is a dementia care complex needs unit with 14 beds.Springwood provides care for people usually over the age of 65 who needspecialist dementia care and mental health nursing care.
This is astepdown unit, and the unit does not take direct acute admissions.
Rowan LeaWard (not this post) at the Cross Lane Hospital is a 20-bed inpatientassessment and treatment ward for older people with mental health problems.
Itcaters for patients with both functional and organic illnesses.
Average bedoccupancy over 12 months 92%, Total admissions in 12 months 110, Totaldischarges in 10 months 68, Average length of stay (spell) 87 days, TotalWard stays (this is different as includes transfers from other wards and toother wards): 184, Average length of days (spell) 38 days and number of newdetentions and renewals is at an average of 11 per months over the last 1 year.Community Mental health and Memory Services - MHSOPcommunity mental health and memory services in Scarborough Whitby and Ryedalearea are provided by two Community Mental Health Teams , Scarborough CMHTwhich is based in Cross Lane Hospital and Ryedale CMHT which is based inPrincess Road Clinic in Malton.
Main duties of the job This is a full-time post, though less than full timeapplicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Consultant will provide inputworking to a 6 Direct clinical care and 2 supporting professional activitieswork programme to the Springwood unit.
In addition, the post holder will have Direct clinical care and supporting professional activities sessionswith Scarborough Memory services.
This post is a refresh and combination ofexisting posts.The rationale behind this post is to embody thetrust ethos of wellbeing and create sustainable, sought-after consultant roleswithin each locality of the trust.
It will provide support to the ward duringthe current Consultants secondment.The Consultant will be expected to provide Clinicalinput and leadership to Springwood 14 bedded dementia care stepdown inpatientward at the Springwood unit.
The Consultant will be part of the sharedleadership on the ward and provide clinical and educational supervision tojunior doctors posted with the team.
Consultant will also provide clinicalleadership to Scarborough memory service as above working with a specialitydoctor who is already in the post for the Scarborough Memory services.
The ward and this consultant post are supported by afoundation year doctor (FY1 or 2) or a Trust Grade doctor.
There are no higherTrainee posts attached to this post.
In addition, an international fellowshipdoctor post has been temporarily added to support this vacant consultant post.
About us We are Tees, Esk and WearValleys NHS Foundation Trust.
Weprovide mental health and learning disability services to people of all ages.We deliver a range ofcommunity and in-patient care across adult mental health, children and youngpeoples services, mental health services for older people and forensicservices.
We have over 7,000 staffworking across more than 90 sites.With an annual operatingincome of over £420 million, we work in partnership with local authorities,clinical commissioning groups, voluntary organisations, the private sector, aswell as people who use our services, their families and carers.Geographically were one of the largest NHSFoundation Trusts in the country, spanning County Durham and Darlington,Teesside, North Yorkshire and York and Selby.
There are two care groups ,North - Durham & Tees Valley (which includes forensic services) and South -North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
Interms of clinical specialties, these comprise:Adult mental healthMental Health Services for Older PeopleChildren and Young People's ServicesLearning Disability ServicesForensic Services Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more detailed information on this post and also the Trust's website for information on our services - Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
MRCPsych Additional clinical qualifications Experience Essential Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation.
Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
Professional and Personal Qualities Essential Shows empathy and sensitivity.
Manages own time, workload and prioritises work.
Able to use electronic records and use IT for email, internet and office software Copes under pressure.
Works co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team and able to delegate appropriately.
Evidence of annual appraisal and commitment to appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable Highly skilled in use of electronic records and IT at work Leadership Essential Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback.
Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust.
Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.
Desirable Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team.
Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust.
Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system Eligibility Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12(2) MHA OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Desirable Included on the GMC Specialist Register in the relevant specialty.
In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.