South CMHT Consultant Pyschiatrist

Job summary

Older People's Mental Health Consultant Psychiatrist in the Rotherham Community Mental Health Team. The successful applicant will be one of two full time consultants providing day to day medical support to the Older People's Community Teams in Rotherham (two consultants in total). There are two teams, North and South. This vacancy is for the South Team. The base for this team is at Swallownest Court in Rotherham. There is easy access to the M1 motorway, and it is a 20 minute commute from Sheffield.

Our Trust headquarters, Woodfield House, is based on the Tickhill Road Hospital site in Balby,

Doncaster. We employ over 4,300 staff and have more than 200 committed volunteers. Around 115,000 people access our services each year. 4 We have an excellent track record of modernising services and managing complex change; of integrating provision in a range of health and social care services; a high level of service user and carer involvement in delivering services, and a highly committed, motivated workforce. Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) operates services in 260 locations across Rotherham, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, Northeast Lincolnshire and Manchester, further information is given below for each of the locations.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to support the multi-professional teams to determine need and deliver care across the range of community and care settings served by the mental health teams.

o The post holder is expected to work in both organic and functional aspects of mental health services for older adults.

o To provide medical leadership, consultation, advice, and guidance within the Community Mental Health Teams, ensuring that care and treatment are safe and effective, efficient and within national guidelines.

o To provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and formulation to appropriate patients. On completion of assessment, advise on diagnosis and treatment within the teams and to external service providers.

o To provide medical care to patients with severe mental health problems requiring enhanced care coordination.

o To liaise, advise and consult with hospital doctors and primary care clinicians on diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.

o To conduct assessments and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q