Job summary
The role of the Trust grade doctor in Old Age Psychiatry
is to ensure the provision of effective and efficient care under supervision in
an inpatient setting.
Main duties of the job
To provide a
medical service to in-patients in old age inpatient unit
To promote
and maintain a community philosophy in all aspects of practice, enabling a user
led and informed service.
About us
Hello!
We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire mental health and well-being. We are an award-winning social enterprise that
provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond.
The whole basis of our work is
to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use.
We offer a range of mental
health services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialist
support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation
and recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eating
disorder facility.
Ranked as one of the top UK
companies to work for, we featured in the Best Companies top 100 large company
list and were named sixth best health and social care company 2023.
As a social enterprise, we do
things a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commercially
viable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunities
including Grimsby Garden Centre and two cafes.
Working at Navigo is not like
working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it.
We like to work with
forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come join us!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure
professional standards are maintained
To liaise
with other professionals and voluntary organisations.
To assist in
training for students (e.g. nursing, occupational therapy, social care staff,
psychotherapy and medical)
To
participate in monitoring and evaluating the quality and outcomes of service
delivery.
Clinical
Practice
To be aware
of the provision of Health and Safety at work Act and to maintain safe and
therapeutic environment and practice.
To have a
working knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
To ensure all
mandatory training requirements are met including attendance at
Cardiac-pulmonary resuscitation, fire lectures and SCIP training.
To operate
within all national and local policies and procedures.
To update and
develop clinical skills in psychiatry in line with CPD requirements
To keep
accurate and clear records
To be aware
of and adhere to Child Protection guidelines and procedures of the Trust and
the Area Child Protection Team.
Any other
duties commensurate with the grade of the post, following discussion with the
Consultant Psychiatrist and the Clinical Team Manager.
The
post holder may be required to do joint visits or assessments with other
members of Acute Mental Health Services Travelling expenses will be paid
accordingly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure
professional standards are maintained
To liaise
with other professionals and voluntary organisations.
To assist in
training for students (e.g. nursing, occupational therapy, social care staff,
psychotherapy and medical)
To
participate in monitoring and evaluating the quality and outcomes of service
delivery.
Clinical
Practice
To be aware
of the provision of Health and Safety at work Act and to maintain safe and
therapeutic environment and practice.
To have a
working knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
To ensure all
mandatory training requirements are met including attendance at
Cardiac-pulmonary resuscitation, fire lectures and SCIP training.
To operate
within all national and local policies and procedures.
To update and
develop clinical skills in psychiatry in line with CPD requirements
To keep
accurate and clear records
To be aware
of and adhere to Child Protection guidelines and procedures of the Trust and
the Area Child Protection Team.
Any other
duties commensurate with the grade of the post, following discussion with the
Consultant Psychiatrist and the Clinical Team Manager.
The
post holder may be required to do joint visits or assessments with other
members of Acute Mental Health Services Travelling expenses will be paid
accordingly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB, MBBS or equivalent GMC registration.
- Must have visa / work permit to work in the UK.
- A minimum of one year experience / training in psychiatry.
Desirable
- MRCPsych / Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies
- Sub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post
Experience
Essential
- Experience in approved training posts or previous experience relevant to this post
- Ability to undertake independent assessments of inpatients and outpatients, especially elderly clients with dementia or organic disorder needs and produce safe and effective plans.
- To be able to determine if a patient requires hospital treatment
- To be able to manage psychiatric emergencies
Desirable
- Application of evidence-based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework.
- Ability to understand how organisations work most effectively.
- Commitment to interagency partnership working.
- Ability to promote effective team working.
- Capacity to prioritise workload.
- Active participation in clinical audit
- Must have good communication skills with patients, relatives/carers, colleagues and staff of Navigo and other organisations.
- Must be skilled in professional collaboration.
- High levels of energy, motivation and initiative.
Desirable
- Inter-agency partnership working.
- Undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching.
- Research experience and skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration.
- Meet specifications set out in the GMC Guidance: Duties of a Doctor.
- Mobility necessary to fulfil requirements of post.
- Currently have the right to work in UK.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB, MBBS or equivalent GMC registration.
- Must have visa / work permit to work in the UK.
- A minimum of one year experience / training in psychiatry.
Desirable
- MRCPsych / Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies
- Sub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post
Experience
Essential
- Experience in approved training posts or previous experience relevant to this post
- Ability to undertake independent assessments of inpatients and outpatients, especially elderly clients with dementia or organic disorder needs and produce safe and effective plans.
- To be able to determine if a patient requires hospital treatment
- To be able to manage psychiatric emergencies
Desirable
- Application of evidence-based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework.
- Ability to understand how organisations work most effectively.
- Commitment to interagency partnership working.
- Ability to promote effective team working.
- Capacity to prioritise workload.
- Active participation in clinical audit
- Must have good communication skills with patients, relatives/carers, colleagues and staff of Navigo and other organisations.
- Must be skilled in professional collaboration.
- High levels of energy, motivation and initiative.
Desirable
- Inter-agency partnership working.
- Undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching.
- Research experience and skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration.
- Meet specifications set out in the GMC Guidance: Duties of a Doctor.
- Mobility necessary to fulfil requirements of post.
- Currently have the right to work in UK.
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
