Job summary
Applications are invited for a permanent Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist. This is a replacement inpatient post, suitable for an Old Age Psychiatry colleague who will assume responsibility for diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted to Orchid ward. An RRP of 20% of the minimum point of the National Consultant (2003) contract will be paid for this post, which will be open to review.
The post holder will be expected to provide senior medical input to the team, as described elsewhere in the job description. They will also be expected to participate in local leadership meetings and work with local operational leads on service development and the improvement of quality of services locally.
Main duties of the job
This is a 6 PA post based on Orchid Ward, a 15 bedded mixed sex ward. There are 10 beds for dementia patients and 5 beds for patients with functional illnesses. The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide clinical and medical leadership to the MDT and will lead the assessment and treatment of patients under their care. The post holder will alongside an MPAC (multi professional approved clinician), Dr David Connelly. Dr Connelly will share the responsibility for patients on the ward and will provide cover on the days the Consultant is not on the ward. He is on the ward for two and half days and will take overall responsibility for 6 patients.
About us
Mental Health Services for Older People Nottinghamshire Healthcare is a major provider of specialist mental health services for older people in Nottingham City and the wider county. The service caters to the needs of all people suffering from dementia, regardless of age and those presenting with severe and enduring mental health illnesses, such as depression.
Services are provided in an in-patient andcommunity basis and comprise of the following teams:
o Intensive Home Treatment Team (IHTT)o Rapid Response Liaison Psychiatry (RRLP)o Community Mental Health Teamso Memory Assessment Services (MAS)o Young Onset Dementia Service (YOD))o Dementia Outreach Services (Residential and Nursing Homes) (DOS)o Psychological Therapies
There are 90 assessment and treatment beds. There are 40 beds at Highbury hospital (20 organic and 20 functional beds), Millbrook Mental health Unit is undergoing a process of transformation, it currently has 35 beds (15 organic and 20 functional beds) a further 15 beds will be opened on Orchid Ward (March 2023) this is following a transfer of bed stock from Bassetlaw to Millbrook, Orchid ward (this post) has been designed to enable the flexibility of beds for Functional & organic patients.Millbrook is undergoing an exciting and significant transformation over the next 12 months to create a MHSOP hub with 3 brand new wards designed to meet the needs of older adults with Mental Health Issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide medical leadership for the multi-disciplinary team leadership on Orchid ward Provision of medical/psychiatric assessments to inform care planning and risk assessment Completion of administrative tasks related to clinical responsibilities Maintain good clinical records using Trusts electronic record system Maintain a revalidation portfolio and participate in annual appraisal Undertake a job plan review with the Clinical Directors annually Maintain professional registration with the GMC and approval as an Approved Clinician and Section 12(2) approved doctor Attendance at team and governance meetings Comply with Trusts agreed policies and procedures Participation in the MHSOP out of hours on call rota Clinical supervision of junior medical staff Participation in the teaching of undergraduate medical students
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide medical leadership for the multi-disciplinary team leadership on Orchid ward Provision of medical/psychiatric assessments to inform care planning and risk assessment Completion of administrative tasks related to clinical responsibilities Maintain good clinical records using Trusts electronic record system Maintain a revalidation portfolio and participate in annual appraisal Undertake a job plan review with the Clinical Directors annually Maintain professional registration with the GMC and approval as an Approved Clinician and Section 12(2) approved doctor Attendance at team and governance meetings Comply with Trusts agreed policies and procedures Participation in the MHSOP out of hours on call rota Clinical supervision of junior medical staff Participation in the teaching of undergraduate medical students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPsych with CCT in Old Age Psychiatry
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Clinical Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in speciality
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Experienced in clinical research and / or serviced evaluation
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPsych with CCT in Old Age Psychiatry
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Clinical Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in speciality
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Experienced in clinical research and / or serviced evaluation
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
