Old Age Psychiatrist in Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Service

4 weeks ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist to join our team at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. As a leader of the inpatient multi-disciplinary team at Dunes ward, Hartley Hospital, you will work in a state-of-the-art mental health facility, providing clinical care to older adults who require specialist inpatient care.

You will work closely with a wide range of clinical and professional disciplines to deliver holistic care, completing assessments of new admissions to Dunes ward and managing their treatment to ensure safe discharges back to the community.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will be responsible for completing assessments and formulating treatment plans for service users admitted to Dunes ward from the community. You will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including Social Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Primary Care.

You will be the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted to Dunes ward, managing patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act and completing relevant mental health act documentation and capacity assessments as required.

Working for Our Organisation

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health, including specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services.

We are committed to providing high-quality care and services to our patients and communities, and we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist to join our team.

Person Specification
  • Full registration with the General Medical Council
  • Inclusion on or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within 6 months of CCST/CCT or equivalent in Old Age Psychiatry at date of interview
  • Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval
  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
  • Excellent clinical knowledge in Old Age Psychiatry
  • Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
  • Makes decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others
  • Able to meet duties under the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
  • Experience in working previously in similar roles at a relevant level
  • Training or worked as a DoLs assessor
  • Experience in management and service development
  • Knowledge and use of IT systems

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