Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry - Old Age PsychiatryEmploying Authority: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.Base: Parklands, The Royal Oldham HospitalDescription of the post:This post is to provide consistent and experienced medical support to the Old Age Psychiatry. Salary is on the standard Speciality Doctors scale andnationally agreed terms and conditions apply. The starting point will bedetermined subject to seniority and experience of the successful applicant.The post is based in Parklands House in Oldham working with Old Agecommunity teams across Oldham. Working hours are 9-5 with no on-callresponsibilities. Based within the community service the post supportsIntensive home treatment team, the community mental health team andOrchard house day hospital.
Main duties of the job
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to make full time appointment for a SAS doctor to work in the well-established Home treatment team in Oldham
This is a fixed term for 2 months, from 18/12/2023 to 18/02/2024.
The appointee will have a senior role working under consultant supervision in the delivering and the developments of service in line with Department of Health guidelines.
About us
Established in April 2002, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is a Specialist Mental Health Trust, covering a population of 1.3 million throughout the Boroughs of Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside and Glossop. The Trust Headquarters is based at 225 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, ten miles north east of Manchester city centre. In April 2011, Pennine Care took over the management of a wide range of Primary Care Services previously managed by the Primary Care Trusts in Oldham, Rochdale and Bury; this creates opportunities for better coordination with colleagues working in Primary Care. The Primary Care Services and CAMHS of the Borough of Trafford joined the Trust more recently. There has also been investment in Rapid Access Interventions and Discharge (MENTAL HEALTH LIAISON) services, and this post comes on the back of new money from Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership for transformation of services
Working in partnership with Local Authorities, Primary Care Trusts, Health Authorities and the independent sector, the Trust is committed to providing fully integrated, and community settings. Users and carer involvement is a priority for the Trust, to facilitate the development of services that are appropriate, accessible and responsive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Speciality Doctor Home Treatment Team (HTT), Oldham.
The Oldham Home Treatment Team (HTT) is based on the ground floor in the Parklands building at The Royal Oldham Hospital.
The post-holder will be based with the rest of the team and provide the senior medical input to the team. This role is supported by a full-time consultant psychiatrist who runs their own outpatient clinics and offers clinical support and advice to the care coordinators around medical treatment, formulation of cases and developing appropriate treatment plans and will provide clinical and managerial supervision to the successful applicant.
This role is supported by a medical secretary, with three additional administration posts including a receptionist and two team administration assistants. This is in a well-resourced building with a reception area, clinical consultation rooms, a well-equipped physical health room, an occupational therapy kitchen resource and office space separate from patient facing areas. Being close to the centre of town it is easily accessible by public transport and has adequate car parking facilities.
The service works with patients aged 16 years to 65 years (can be older if under GA services). The post-holder will work closely with the team consultants. There are close working relationships with the Liaison Mental Health Services, GA Wards, CMHT, OPD Psychiatry, EIT and the Access Team in Oldham. Additionally we act to step down patients of Oldham from any GA admission unit (including the private sector) following their discharge from an admission if this was felt warranted and gatekept. .
The post holder will be expected to offer a senior level of support for the team with the consultants on HTT and also close working with the other members of the medical team and nursing staff/support workers. A certain amount of leadership is expected especially clinically in terms of medicines management, ensuring those in RED and supported daily, proactively linking in with team clinicians at times of clinical need. Escalation to senior practitioners and consultants for additional support is expected of the role.
You will continue to receive weekly supervision leave permitting from the relevant HTT Consultant (Dr Fernando) and additionally clinical supervision as and when required depending on need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Speciality Doctor Home Treatment Team (HTT), Oldham.
The Oldham Home Treatment Team (HTT) is based on the ground floor in the Parklands building at The Royal Oldham Hospital.
The post-holder will be based with the rest of the team and provide the senior medical input to the team. This role is supported by a full-time consultant psychiatrist who runs their own outpatient clinics and offers clinical support and advice to the care coordinators around medical treatment, formulation of cases and developing appropriate treatment plans and will provide clinical and managerial supervision to the successful applicant.
This role is supported by a medical secretary, with three additional administration posts including a receptionist and two team administration assistants. This is in a well-resourced building with a reception area, clinical consultation rooms, a well-equipped physical health room, an occupational therapy kitchen resource and office space separate from patient facing areas. Being close to the centre of town it is easily accessible by public transport and has adequate car parking facilities.
The service works with patients aged 16 years to 65 years (can be older if under GA services). The post-holder will work closely with the team consultants. There are close working relationships with the Liaison Mental Health Services, GA Wards, CMHT, OPD Psychiatry, EIT and the Access Team in Oldham. Additionally we act to step down patients of Oldham from any GA admission unit (including the private sector) following their discharge from an admission if this was felt warranted and gatekept. .
The post holder will be expected to offer a senior level of support for the team with the consultants on HTT and also close working with the other members of the medical team and nursing staff/support workers. A certain amount of leadership is expected especially clinically in terms of medicines management, ensuring those in RED and supported daily, proactively linking in with team clinicians at times of clinical need. Escalation to senior practitioners and consultants for additional support is expected of the role.
You will continue to receive weekly supervision leave permitting from the relevant HTT Consultant (Dr Fernando) and additionally clinical supervision as and when required depending on need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- CCT in General Adult psychiatry with endorsement in Liaison psychiatry
- Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Section 12 approved or within 3 months of approval
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical Skills + Knowledge
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience, at CT, ST or Staff Grade level Experience relevant to working Age Psychiatry. Experience of teaching and training Good knowledge in community psychiatry
- Evidence of experience and knowledge of a range of psychological interventions for this patient group
- Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Abletomanageclinicalcomplexityand 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
- Evidence of experience of and enthusiasm for service development and understanding of D.O.H strategy regarding this area of clinical work and the challenges and process of implementation.
- Recent experience and training in older age psychiatry with good working knowledge of assessment and management of people with dementia and delirium.
ACADEMIC SKILLS& LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
Management
Desirable
- Management training / experience. Experienceofinvolvementinservice development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- CCT in General Adult psychiatry with endorsement in Liaison psychiatry
- Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Section 12 approved or within 3 months of approval
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical Skills + Knowledge
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience, at CT, ST or Staff Grade level Experience relevant to working Age Psychiatry. Experience of teaching and training Good knowledge in community psychiatry
- Evidence of experience and knowledge of a range of psychological interventions for this patient group
- Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Abletomanageclinicalcomplexityand 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
- Evidence of experience of and enthusiasm for service development and understanding of D.O.H strategy regarding this area of clinical work and the challenges and process of implementation.
- Recent experience and training in older age psychiatry with good working knowledge of assessment and management of people with dementia and delirium.
ACADEMIC SKILLS& LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
Management
Desirable
- Management training / experience. Experienceofinvolvementinservice development.
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
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).
