Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age (Inpatients)ConsultantMain area: Old Age
Grade: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 350-MED5034741-H
Site: Hartley Hospital
Town: Southport
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum 10% R&R (non contractual) plus on-call
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/12/2024 23:59
Job overviewAs 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 work in a state-of-the-art mental health facility, providing clinical care to older adults who require specialist inpatient care.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for completing assessments and formulating treatment plans for service users admitted to Dunes ward. As a substantive Old Age Psychiatry Consultant, you will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted to Dunes ward and will manage patients detained under the Mental Health Act, requiring a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act law.
Working for our organisationMersey 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. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe post holder will be responsible for the overall assessment, management, and safe discharge planning of inpatients on Dunes ward, working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team including Social Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Primary Care.
Person specificationRegistrationFull registration with General Medical CouncilInclusion 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 interviewSection 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician StatusTransportHolds valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work-related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternativeQualification and TrainingMbChb, MBBS or equivalentMembership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent, 3 years higher professional training in Old Age PsychiatryClinical Skills, Knowledge and ExperienceExcellent clinical knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishOnly those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
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