Specialty Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry

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Full time
Location: Rochdale
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Specialty doctor in old age psychiatry based at the outpatient department in the Rochdale borough.

Full time 10 sessions post to support Rochdale older people's West Sector team. Working alongside the Consultant Psychiatrist and the GP trainee.

Main duties of the job

To provide consistent and experienced medical support to the team. Providing assessments and management of new referrals and follow clinics and home visits. Medical input into the memory clinic and management of patients on the ward.

Minimum Requirements

MBBS or equivalent is essential, MRCPsych or equivalent desirable. Section 12 approval or working towards approval essential.

Minimum of 4 years in Psychiatry at CT, ST or SG level.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our

#PennineCarePeople

and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification to inform and support your application to this post.

Person Specification

Education/qualification

Essential

MBBS or equivalent Section 12 approval or willingness to seek approval

Desirable

MRCPsych or equivalent Registered as completed Higher Training with the Royal College of Psychiatrists Progress towards additional Post Graduate Degree, such as MSc or MD

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

Good interpersonal and team working skills Leadership skills Knowledge of relevant requirements and legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach etc

Desirable

An additional area of relevant special interest. Actively involved in continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

A minimum of 4 years in Psychiatry at CT, ST or Staff Grade level; at least 1 year of these should be in Old Age psychiatry Experience relevant to Old Age Psychiatry Experience of teaching and training

Desirable

Experience of management Experience of service development and planning Experience of Forensic or Intensive Care services Worked for a total of 10 years since primary qualification (which is acceptable by GMC for full/limited or temporary registration)

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Birch Hill Hospital Rochdale

Union Street

Rochdale

OL12 9QB

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