Consultant Psychiatrist – West Wiltshire – CMHT

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Location: Devizes
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Job summary The post holder will work across two teams: The West Wilts (Functional) CMHT and Dementia Service. The CMHT is an age-inclusive service incorporating later life functional mental health. The Dementia service covers all aspects of community dementia care including memory services and care home liaison. The post holder will provide consultant medical input to a population of approximately 15,000 older adults registered with GP practices in West Wiltshire. The major towns served are Bradford-on-Avon, Melksham, Corsham, and parts of Trowbridge. The post holder does not have a care coordinating case load. Main duties of the job Deliver direct interventions to service users at a level of intensity according to need, including those who require an assertive approach. Conduct ongoing assessments, diagnoses (including review and clarification), and treatment of mental and physical health needs. Provide advice to members of the Multi-Disciplinary Teams in West Wiltshire and the North Wiltshire Dementia Service. Regular remote attendance at MDT meetings. Assess and treat outpatients in virtual and physically present clinics. Hold CPA meetings for outpatients. Visit patients in their own place of residence and/or care homes if clinically indicated. Provide advice and clinical leadership into the Dementia Service including the Care Home Liaison service. Liaise with other parts of the service and GPs and non-NHS organisations wherever applicable. Liaise with the Intensive and Inpatient services as appropriate to facilitate the smooth handover of clients between services. Prepare Mental Health Act Tribunal reports and participate in Mental Health Act Tribunal meetings (Community Treatment Order patients). Provide medical and AC responsibility for patients from designated GP practices. Actively participate in team and personal caseload management and supervision. About us We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We serve approximately million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. Job responsibilities Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable Relevant Higher Degree MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Eligibility Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of gaining CCT Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Desirable CCT in General Adult Psychiatry Experience Essential Experience of assessing and treating patients in a community setting. Personal Skills Essential Possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work. Excellent communication skills to effectively work with patients, carers and staff. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Clinical Skills Essential Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in Adults of working age and to deal with crisis situations. Knowledge Essential Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant. Teaching Essential Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching. Understanding principles of teaching. Research and Audit Essential Experience or involvement in a research project and publication. Experience of carrying out an audit project. Management Essential Evidence of management/leadership skills training.

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