Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adults

1 week ago

Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

This Crisis resolution and home treatment team has been accredited with the Home Treatment Accreditation Scheme (HTAS) since June 2017.

This service operates at the critical and well-established interface of acute psychiatry, with close links to the large all-age liaison psychiatry services at Sunderland Royal and South Tyneside General Hospitals, as well as enjoying close links to the working age and older adults' community mental health teams and inpatient services.

The base for the UCT is the Barton Centre at Hopewood Park Hospital. You will join an experienced and well-established crisis service which provides crisis assessment and home treatment for patients experiencing acute mental health problems, including older adults with both functional and organic mental illnesses who can be managed in the community with intensive mental health support, without the need for hospital admission.

As a Consultant, you will know what it means achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.

Working 10PAs a week over 4 or 5 days alongside the multidisciplinary team, including SAS doctors, junior doctors, and wider clinical team, you will be the clinical expert from a medical perspective to ensure best practice care is delivered and support the team.

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.

Main duties of the job

You will join a skilled UCT multi-disciplinary (MDT) workforce, including 2 Consultant colleagues, 2 Speciality doctors, 2 Foundation trainee doctors, non-medical prescribers, a pharmacist and specialist nurses.

Your role would involve:To provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients presenting with organic and functional mental health crises aged 65+ taken on for home-treatment with the Sunderland & South Tyneside Crisis Team.

To undertake Section12 work in relation to Mental Health Act assessments for UCT patients To provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for the provision of) up to date, evidence-based interventions for patients under the service's care. To collaborate with GPs, Community Teams and primary care clinicians on follow-up arrangements for patients assessed or treated within the service. To provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the MDT, including for the Access and Triage components of the service. To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams and develop proactive links with the community services; particularly with a view to developing more robust pathways into appropriate follow-up care once discharged.

About us

Why us?

Up to £8k relocation package 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan Remote working available as suits service needs Dedicated and protected SPA time Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being Teaching and research opportunities available Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre Employee Excellence awards Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at

As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients presenting with organic and functional mental health crises aged 65+ taken on for home-treatment with the Sunderland & South Tyneside Crisis Team.

You will have your own office space and will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary. We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.

This is a substantive and full-time post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis.

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

When you work for CNTW, you will work for a Trust that has been rated Outstanding by the CQC and is ranked 1st nationally in GMC trainer survey for the support provides to trainers. You will make a difference in changing peoples lives. You will join a medical workforce that is passionate about providing care and receive superb training and development opportunities and excellent staff benefits.

For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact

Name: Dr Uma Geethanath

Email:

Tel: /

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management MRCPsych CTT in Old Age Psychiatry or dual training incorporating Old Age Psychiatry

Eligibility

Essential

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Responsible clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment (see section 10 above) Approved under S12

Desirable

In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and experience

Essential

Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English 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

Accademic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential

Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work in and lead team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement Participated in continuous professional development Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

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 or improved outcomes to patients

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