Job summary
Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry- inpatient, full time, permanent
Employer: South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
Department: Specialist Service Line (Cognition and Mental Health in Ageing / Older Adult Psychiatry)
Location: Jasmine Ward, Tolworth Hospital , Red Lion Rd, Tolworth, Surbiton KT6 7QU
Salary:
The Consultant salary scale commences on £ 88,364 rising through pay thresholds to a maximum of £ 119,133 as per the 2003 Consultant Contract. Part-time Consultants are paid pro rata, based on the number of agreed weekly Programmed Activities. The starting salary will be determined in accordance with the Medical & Dental Whitley Council Terms and Conditions for Consultants, Schedule 14.
ACC / Interview date: 21 March 2023
Job starts: July 2023
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic consultant psychiatrist to join Jasmine Ward. The vacancy has arisen as a result of retirement.
The post-holder will be located in the Acacia Unit/Jasmine Ward at Tolworth Hospital. The post-holder will be providing clinical leadership to the inpatient team, supporting whole MDT, carrying out Senior Reviews, family meetings, discharge planning meetings, MDT reviews and Ward Rounds, working along with the CMHT consultants, the gate keeping of admissions and facilitating timely discharge back to the community.
This Job Description may be subject to change reflecting service developments, particularly as Crocus ward moves to Tolworth Base in the new build planned
About us
Benefits:
We offer a number of excellent staff benefits and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance,we support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working, job sharing, term-time working, compressed hours and working from home.
- Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Subsidised car parking- You can park at any of our sites at a reduced rate of £20/month.
- NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
- Eye examinations
- Looking after your health
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car lease scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff restaurants
- Free gym membership
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Key roles and responsibilities of the post include
- Medical leadership on the ward.
- Availability within normal working hours, for urgent assessments including Mental Health Act assessments.
- Supporting the Ward Manager/Modern Matron in assessing patients requested for transfer from Adult Acute Admission Wards, as per the agreed transfer protocol.
- Carrying out Senior Reviews,
- Carrying out family meetings,
- Discharge planning sec.117 meetings,
- MDT reviews and Ward Rounds,
- Working along with the CMHT consultants, the gate keeping of admissions and facilitating timely discharge back to the community.
- The Consultant will receive cross- cover from Dr Matthew Francis (Crocus Ward Consultant) and where needed from consultant colleagues in the community teams, for leave and other absence
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Key roles and responsibilities of the post include
- Medical leadership on the ward.
- Availability within normal working hours, for urgent assessments including Mental Health Act assessments.
- Supporting the Ward Manager/Modern Matron in assessing patients requested for transfer from Adult Acute Admission Wards, as per the agreed transfer protocol.
- Carrying out Senior Reviews,
- Carrying out family meetings,
- Discharge planning sec.117 meetings,
- MDT reviews and Ward Rounds,
- Working along with the CMHT consultants, the gate keeping of admissions and facilitating timely discharge back to the community.
- The Consultant will receive cross- cover from Dr Matthew Francis (Crocus Ward Consultant) and where needed from consultant colleagues in the community teams, for leave and other absence
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Primary Medical degree.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCPsych, or equivalent.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Old Age Psychiatry or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within 6 months of completing their CCT.
- Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Qualification in a talking therapy such as CBT
- Qualifications in change management and service development skills
KNOWLEDGE: & EXPERIENCE: Critical Expertise in Specialty
Essential
- Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme.
- A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management
- Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification
AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit and/or research
- Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities.
Desirable
- Experience of service planning and development
- Experience of working with third sector partners
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:
Essential
- Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies
Desirable
- Higher degree in research
- Completion of a research project and evidence of it's dissemination
- Publication in a peer reviewed journal
TEACHING:
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification Evidence of feedback good from students
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Primary Medical degree.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCPsych, or equivalent.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Old Age Psychiatry or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within 6 months of completing their CCT.
- Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Qualification in a talking therapy such as CBT
- Qualifications in change management and service development skills
KNOWLEDGE: & EXPERIENCE: Critical Expertise in Specialty
Essential
- Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme.
- A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management
- Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification
AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit and/or research
- Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities.
Desirable
- Experience of service planning and development
- Experience of working with third sector partners
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:
Essential
- Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies
Desirable
- Higher degree in research
- Completion of a research project and evidence of it's dissemination
- Publication in a peer reviewed journal
TEACHING:
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification Evidence of feedback good from students
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.
