We are inviting applicants for the post of Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Older Persons Mental Health.
This is a permanent, full time (10 PA) post, with an optional 1 SPA working a 1 in 12 rota - Monday to Friday 5pm to 9pm and then Saturday 9am to Monday 9am. However, we would consider offering a part time, 8 PA position.
The post holder will provide community care to older adults in the Taunton, West Somerset & Exmoor National Park areas. This Consultant post relates to the Older Person's CMHTs and Memory Services Teams based at the Barnfield Unit in Minehead and Foundation House in Taunton. The community mental health teams and memory services provide psychiatric community care to patients over the age of 65.
There is an emphasis on members of the CMHT seeing the majority of initial assessments with a day time duty rota dealing with urgent referrals.
Main duties of the job The post holder will: Provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health needs of community patients in their community area. Work closely with the community teams to provide effective multidisciplinary collaborative care: this will include availability for consultation, regularly attending team meetings and providing case discussion and advice at the request of team members and/or team managers. Act as Responsible Clinician for community patients subject to a compulsory treatment order under the Mental Health Act (CTOs). Undertake MHA assessments as the Trust Section 12 doctor for patients in their care (including those detained under S136). Provide Mental Capacity Act s49 reports for patients in their community area.
About us As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development. You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts. We may be able to offer a relocation package (subject to criteria) which includes: Welcome to Somerset Foundation Trust Payment Relocation Assistance We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job responsibilities The post holder will hold regular clinics in Minehead and Taunton, as well as undertaking domiciliary visits when required. The community mental health teams are part of wider integrated teams. Each team is collocated with staff from district nursing and the integrated rehabilitation team (community OT and Physiotherapists). Transfers from general adult services to older adults are made in discussion between the teams, and with the patient and their carer. Our aim is that the right treatment is delivered by the right people at all times.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In addition to the above mentioned responsibilities, the post holder will: Provide visible and clear clinical leadership to the mental health service both locally and across the Trust. Work collaboratively with inpatient staff to ensure smooth transition for patients admitted and discharged from the wards. Join a peer group for CPD purposes. Identify areas for personal development. Maintain good standing for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Undertake annual appraisal and job plan reviews. Develop the services around them, in collaboration with management and other team members. Participate in the local arrangements for peer supervision with consultant colleagues. Provide mutual cross cover for planned leave with the other medical staff. Fulfil the duties agreed in the job plan. Comply with all Trust policies. Work within the financial and other constraints decided upon by the Trust.
Secretarial support and office facilities: The post holder will have an individual office in the Barnfield unit in Minehead and will also have shared office space available in Pyrland, Taunton. Administrative cover is provided by a part time dedicated secretary in Minehead and access to a shared medical secretary in Taunton.
OUT-OF-HOURS ON-CALL DUTIES: There are no compulsory Out of Hours duties as part of this role. The post holder can opt to join the senior out-of-hours on-call rota subject to availability.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential On GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCST. S12/approved clinician status.
Desirable Accredited clinical/educational supervisor. MRCPsych. Further professional qualification e.g. masters.
Knowledge Essential Significant experience of assessment care of older adults. Knowledge of MHA/MCA.
Desirable Wide range of specialist and subspecialist experience in NHS. Formal leadership development or qualification. Experience of QI or service development with older adults.
Skills Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good organisational and time management skills.
Desirable Research and/or journal publications. Under and postgraduate teaching experience.
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Pyrland House, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AU Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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Main duties of the job The post holder will: Provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health needs of community patients in their community area. Work closely with the community teams to provide effective multidisciplinary collaborative care: this will include availability for consultation, regularly attending team meetings and providing case discussion and advice at the request of team members and/or team managers. Act as Responsible Clinician for community patients subject to a compulsory treatment order under the Mental Health Act (CTOs). Undertake MHA assessments as the Trust Section 12 doctor for patients in their care (including those detained under S136). Provide Mental Capacity Act s49 reports for patients in their community area.
About us As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development. You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts. We may be able to offer a relocation package (subject to criteria) which includes: Welcome to Somerset Foundation Trust Payment Relocation Assistance We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job responsibilities The post holder will hold regular clinics in Minehead and Taunton, as well as undertaking domiciliary visits when required. The community mental health teams are part of wider integrated teams. Each team is collocated with staff from district nursing and the integrated rehabilitation team (community OT and Physiotherapists). Transfers from general adult services to older adults are made in discussion between the teams, and with the patient and their carer. Our aim is that the right treatment is delivered by the right people at all times.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In addition to the above mentioned responsibilities, the post holder will: Provide visible and clear clinical leadership to the mental health service both locally and across the Trust. Work collaboratively with inpatient staff to ensure smooth transition for patients admitted and discharged from the wards. Join a peer group for CPD purposes. Identify areas for personal development. Maintain good standing for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Undertake annual appraisal and job plan reviews. Develop the services around them, in collaboration with management and other team members. Participate in the local arrangements for peer supervision with consultant colleagues. Provide mutual cross cover for planned leave with the other medical staff. Fulfil the duties agreed in the job plan. Comply with all Trust policies. Work within the financial and other constraints decided upon by the Trust.
Secretarial support and office facilities: The post holder will have an individual office in the Barnfield unit in Minehead and will also have shared office space available in Pyrland, Taunton. Administrative cover is provided by a part time dedicated secretary in Minehead and access to a shared medical secretary in Taunton.
OUT-OF-HOURS ON-CALL DUTIES: There are no compulsory Out of Hours duties as part of this role. The post holder can opt to join the senior out-of-hours on-call rota subject to availability.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential On GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCST. S12/approved clinician status.
Desirable Accredited clinical/educational supervisor. MRCPsych. Further professional qualification e.g. masters.
Knowledge Essential Significant experience of assessment care of older adults. Knowledge of MHA/MCA.
Desirable Wide range of specialist and subspecialist experience in NHS. Formal leadership development or qualification. Experience of QI or service development with older adults.
Skills Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good organisational and time management skills.
Desirable Research and/or journal publications. Under and postgraduate teaching experience.
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Pyrland House, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AU Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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