Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults Inpatients (Irwell Ward)ConsultantMain area: Older Adults Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 350-MED6465526-D
Site: Clock View Hospital
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 plus 10% R&R (non contractual) & 1% on call
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/01/2025 23:59
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Job overviewAs a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist working for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, you will ensure that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.
As a leader of the inpatient multi-disciplinary team at Irwell ward, Clock View Hospital, you will provide clinical care to older adults requiring specialist inpatient care.
You will work closely with various clinical and professional disciplines to deliver holistic care by completing assessments of new admissions to Irwell ward and managing their treatment and ensuring safe discharges back to the community.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for completing assessments and formulating treatment plans for service users admitted to Irwell ward.
Irwell ward is a 17-bedded functional older adult complex care ward at Clock View Hospital.
As a substantive Old Age Psychiatry Consultant, you will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team including Social Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, acute hospital medical specialties, and Primary Care.
You will be the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted to Irwell ward, managing patients detained under the Mental Health Act, requiring a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act law.
You will lead the multidisciplinary team at Irwell ward in a supportive manner to foster positive working relationships.
The post holder will complete ward rounds throughout the week and provide clear communication and documentation regarding assessment outcomes and management plans.
They will also provide leadership and training to trainee doctors and medical students placed on Irwell ward.
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, including addiction and brain injury services.
At the heart of our commitment is 'perfect care' – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe post holder will cover Irwell ward at Clock View Hospital, a 17-bedded acute assessment ward for service users aged 70 and over with functional mental health problems.
The catchment area covers Liverpool and South Sefton.
The Trust has fully electronic patient record (Rio), prescribing (EPMA), and mental health act administration systems (Thalamos) in place.
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 StatusIn good standing with GMCQualifications & TrainingMbChb, MBBS or equivalentQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or managementMembership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalentUndertaken 'Train the Trainer' and 'Equality and Diversity' TrainingTransportHolds valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work-related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternativeClinical Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceExcellent clinical knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspectiveExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMakes decisions based on evidence and experienceAble to meet duties under MHA and MCAExperience in similar roles at a relevant levelTraining or worked as a DoLs assessorExperience in management and service developmentAcademic Skills & Lifelong LearningAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceHas actively participated in clinical auditPlease ensure you check the email account from which you apply for all correspondence.
Only applicants who demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
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