NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Main area: Specialty Doctor in Older Adults Community Mental Health Team, Central Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref: 373-MED1212-A RR Site: Vale House Resource Centre Town: Winsford Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing date: 16/01/2025 23:59 Job Overview
We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time (10 PA’s) Specialty Doctor in Older Adults. The post holder will be a core member of the Community Mental Health Team. The successful applicant will work alongside a number of consultant and Specialty Doctor colleagues across Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust. The applicant will see patients referred to the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team, including assessing and managing functional and organic patients in outpatient clinics and in the community. Main Duties of the Job
The Specialty Doctor will carry an individual caseload with the support of a consultant. Responsibilities include: Undertaking community visits in patients' homes and care home visits. Conducting outpatient clinics. Undertaking Mental Health Act assessments. This post is based at the Vale House Resource Centre, Winsford, and is newly created to increase medical input into the older adults community mental health team. Working for Our Organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care. We aim to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission. Person Specification
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Decision-making based on evidence and experience Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Wide range of relevant experience within NHS or comparable service Qualifications
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management Additional clinical qualifications Eligibility
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment In good standing with GMC Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Giving You Time to Care, Space to Think and Opportunity to Grow
We are Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). We provide health and care services for local people across various regions. At CWP, we believe in giving our staff the time to care, the space to think, and the opportunity to grow.
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