Consultant Psychiatrist ERT GA Comm
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
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Job summary
This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance.
The service provides Primary Care Services for those from 18 years old, and Secondary care service for adults age 25-70 years of age residing in the Bury and Blackbourne patch catchment area. The team receives referrals from the 8 General Practices that make up the 2 Primary Care Networks.
Whilst we are embarking on our Transformation journey it is expected that we will see a dramatic reduction in number of patients within our Secondary Care Services. Once April 2022 is upon us and our teams are fully established, we are expecting caseloads no higher than 250 for the Bury and Blackbourne and will be supported by either an ACP, SAS or a Nurse Consultant.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the community team and work collaboratively with all MDT members and other adult service staff. The role provides advice and guidance to colleagues in Primary Care, clinical assessment and reviews of patients in discussion with the team, especially patients thought to be at high risk, those presenting with complex problems or those with diagnostic uncertainty.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake clinical management of patients seen within the team at a level as is appropriate for a Consultant Psychiatrist in either Primary or Secondary Care. This would include diagnostic assessment where required, development of management plans and treatments regimes.
To provide medical expertise within the multidisciplinary team, in the assessment, diagnosis and management of referred patients; take part in team meetings, supervision and the development of the team.
The post holder will engage with all relevant stakeholders to ensure regular evaluation of service and the planning and implementation of future service developments.
To supervise and train junior medical staff. This would be as Clinical Supervisor for any junior colleagues working directly with the post holder in the Pathway. The post holder will be expected to contribute to teaching and supervision of medical students on attachment to the team and to their psychiatry experience on attachment to the Trust more generally where appropriate.
Work with Consultant and management colleagues, service users and stakeholders in the planning, development and management of services.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the West Suffolk Care Group's annual audit programme as well as any other Trust or National audit requirements.
About us
The Trust's mission is to achieve positive mental health by providing safe, effective trusted services together with our partners.
At NSFT we believe in recovery and wellbeing, and understand the importance of good physical health, maintaining relationships and achieving a balance between treatments and continuing an active life.
Service users and carers are at the centre of all aspects of our work and are vital in helping shape and support our service strategy. Our strategy supports and enables people with mental health problems to live a fulfilling life and make their personal recovery journey.
Bury and Blackbourne Enhanced recovery Team is made up of two Primary Care Networks (PCN) with a combined population of 91,127 and are a strong PCN with an appetite for excellence. Bury PCN is made up of 5 General Practices and is overseen by their Clinical Director Dr Mark Hunter. Blackbourne PCN is made up for 3 General Practices and is Led by their Clinical Director Dr West.
As the consultant for Bury and Blackbourne Enhanced Recovery Team you will have the pleasure of working within 2 Primary Care Networks. Each Primary Care Network has received funding from the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme which has allowed us to recruit a number of highly skilled clinicians.
Via the Additional Roles Reimbursement scheme NSFT have recruited 2 Senior Mental health Clinicians (Band 7, Team Leader) and 2 Senior band 6 Clinicians.
Date posted
14 June 2022
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£84,559 to £114,003 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
246-MWSU3469667-D
Job locations
Hospital Road
Bury St Edmunds
IP333NR
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Hospital Road
Bury St Edmunds
IP333NR
Employer's website
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