Trust Doctor in Older Persons Mental Health

Job summary

This is an opportunity for full-time Trust Doctor (CT1-3) in OPMH - Rose & Poppy Ward. The appointee will work together with other trainees rotating through.

The post holder will be required to demonstrate that they have experience in Psychiatry management and preferably will have MRCPysch or equivalent. The posts may be attractive to candidates who have completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (or equivalent) and wish to gain further experience in Psychiatry before pursing ST4 training , or those who wish to work towards CESR in the specialty. Although this is a non-training post, the successful candidate will be assigned a consultant educational supervisor and will be encouraged to maintain an educational portfolio with appropriate assessments to their level of experience. There are regular educational, clinical governance and departmental meetings, as well as Wessex study days. There are also a wide range of opportunities to participate in clinical audit and quality improvement projects.

Main duties of the job

There will be opportunities to acquire core competencies such as:

*Construct formulations of patient's problems that include appropriate differential diagnosis

*Recommend relevant investigation and treatment

*Assess and document patient's potential for self-harm or harm to others and vulnerability to abuse/neglect, (including emergencies/ Mental Health Act)

*Conduct therapeutic interviews

*Concisely, accurately and legibly record assessment and management plan

*Carry out specialist assessment and treatment of chronic and severe mental disorders

*Effective communication with patients, relatives and colleagues

*Ability to work effectively with colleagues

*Appropriate leadership skills

*Manage time and problems effectively

*Conduct and complete audit in clinical practice

*Understanding of clinical governance

*Inform and educate patients effectively

*Teach, assess and appraise

*Understanding research methodology and appraise research literature

*Act in a professional manner at all times

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gosport War Memorial Hospital

Bury Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3PW

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gosport War Memorial Hospital

Bury Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3PW

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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