Mental Health Specialist for Older Adults

2 days ago


Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team and provide specialist care to older adults in their community area. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients and contribute to the delivery of high-quality mental health services.

Job Responsibilities
  • Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct thorough assessments and diagnoses of mental health needs of community patients, ensuring accurate identification of treatment requirements.
  • Collaborative Care: Work closely with community teams to deliver effective multidisciplinary care, including consultation, regular team meetings, and case discussion.
  • Responsible Clinician: Act as the responsible clinician for community patients subject to compulsory treatment orders under the Mental Health Act (CTOs).
  • MHA Assessments: Undertake Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments as the Trust Section 12 doctor for patients in their care, including those detained under S136.
  • Clinical Leadership: Provide visible and clear clinical leadership to the mental health service both locally and across the Trust.
About Us

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of benefits to its employees, including flexible working, the NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and a commitment to career development.

We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Our trust provides excellent educational facilities, and house prices are reasonable compared to other regions.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Essential: Entry on the GMC specialist register.
  • Desirable: S12/AC approval, Approved trainer, MRCPsych, Further professional qualification.
Knowledge and Experience
  • Essential: Experience in assessment and management of older adults.
  • Desirable: Leadership experience, Service improvement in OPMH.
Skills
  • Essential: Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Desirable: Teaching experience, Research experience.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a relocation assistance scheme and a comprehensive induction programme. You will also have access to a range of training opportunities and career development programmes.



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