Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults (Community)ConsultantMain area: Older Adults Psychiatry
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-E
Site: Hartley Hospital
Town: Southport
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 plus 10% R&R (non contractual) and 1% on-call supplement
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/12/2024 23:59
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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 lead the outpatient multi-disciplinary team at Hartley Hospital, providing clinical care to older adults requiring specialist outpatient care.
Main Duties of the JobThe post holder will be the Responsible Clinician for patients in their caseload within the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. They will take an active part in the clinical work of the team and a lead role in the development of the service, providing leadership to the team which is responsible for assessment, management, and support to people needing contact with Older Adults Mental Health services.
Detailed Job Description and Main ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will manage patients under their caseload defined by local General Practice surgeries. There are a total of 22 surgeries, with an average of 38 referrals per year to Older Adult Services.
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 the date of interviewSection 12 (2) Approval which is integral to Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approvalIn good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practiceTransportHolds a valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work-related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternativeQualifications and TrainingMbChb, MBBS or equivalentQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or managementMembership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent, with 3 years higher professional training in Old Age PsychiatryClinical Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceExcellent clinical knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspectiveExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishExperience in similar roles at a relevant levelAcademic Skills and Lifelong LearningAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingParticipated in continuous professional developmentHas led clinical audits leading to service changePlease ensure you check the email account from which you apply for all correspondence. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
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