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: Today at 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.
As a leader of the outpatient multi-disciplinary team at Hartley Hospital, you will work in a state-of-the-art mental health facility, providing clinical care to older adults who require 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.
The post holder will provide a consultative, supervisory and supportive role to the multidisciplinary team's work and will take an active part in the clinical work of the team.
The post holder will be expected to provide leadership to the Team and ensure arrangements are in place to enhance smooth pathways between primary care and secondary 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 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 warning and conditions on practiceTransportHolds 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, 3 years higher professional training in Old Age PsychiatryUndertaken 'Train the Trainer' and 'Equality and Diversity' TrainingClinical Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceExcellent clinical knowledge in specialtyExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to meet duties under MHA and MCAExperience in working previously in similar roles at a relevant level.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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