Job summary
The post holder will support the multidisciplinary team in the management of patients with mental health needs not on CPA and those patients subject to CPA, as envisaged in relevant NICE Guidance (at present). The post-holder will work with an MDT including psychology, social work, CPN colleagues, occupational therapists, support workers and trainees. Post holder will clinically lead the Team, overseeing the delivery of care under CPA and non-CPA, for a cohort of patients registered with certain GP surgeries.Candidates must hold either a CCT or achieved Article 14(4) of the GMC's specialist register with evidence of relevant training and experience. Full registration with the GMC and a UK driving licence are also essential. The successful candidate will be subject to appraisal and validation process according to Trust policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
Details in attached JD.
1. Provide clinical and professional leadership in the service.
2. Ensure timely assessment and treatment of older adults with psychiatric disorders in the community who require the intervention of our specialist services.
3. Liaise promptly with patients, carers, community and other psychiatrist colleagues, general practitioners, and voluntary and statutory organisations to ensure high quality and well co-ordinated care.
4. Liaise with other clinicians as necessary regarding the physical health of patients under their care, and provide an appropriate level of physical health care assessment and review according to circumstance.
5. Attend and be the clinical leader of weekly MDT meetings, supported by the team operational lead.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details in attached JD.
1. Provide clinical and professional leadership in the service.
2. Ensure timely assessment and treatment of older adults with psychiatric disorders in the community who require the intervention of our specialist services.
3. Liaise promptly with patients, carers, community and other psychiatrist colleagues, general practitioners, and voluntary and statutory organisations to ensure high quality and well co-ordinated care.
4. Liaise with other clinicians as necessary regarding the physical health of patients under their care, and provide an appropriate level of physical health care assessment and review according to circumstance.
5. Attend and be the clinical leader of weekly MDT meetings, supported by the team operational lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details in attached JD.
1. Provide clinical and professional leadership in the service.
2. Ensure timely assessment and treatment of older adults with psychiatric disorders in the community who require the intervention of our specialist services.
3. Liaise promptly with patients, carers, community and other psychiatrist colleagues, general practitioners, and voluntary and statutory organisations to ensure high quality and well co-ordinated care.
4. Liaise with other clinicians as necessary regarding the physical health of patients under their care, and provide an appropriate level of physical health care assessment and review according to circumstance.
5. Attend and be the clinical leader of weekly MDT meetings, supported by the team operational lead.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- A higher degree such as MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical work in Acute Adult Psychiatry at SpR, SASG or consultant level within the last 3 years
Desirable
- Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- A higher degree such as MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical work in Acute Adult Psychiatry at SpR, SASG or consultant level within the last 3 years
Desirable
- Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
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).
