Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry, Buckinghamshire

3 weeks ago


High Wycombe, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for 3.3 WTE consultant psychiatrists to provide clinical leadership to the South Bucks OA CMHT. The posts have become available after previous postholders departed the service and these substantive posts will replace agency locum cover. The post holders will work closely with consultant psychiatrist colleagues (total 3.3 WTE) within the team. The team base is at Saffron House, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

Main duties of the job

The South Bucks OA CMHT serves a total population of approximately 57 000 adults over the age of 65 and sees all patients in this age group with both functional and organic mental illness. The post holders will be expected to see patients in the community, out-patients (including memory clinic) and occasional liaison patients. The post-holders will undertake one outpatient clinic per week (maximum two new patients or up to five follow-up patients) and one Memory Assessment Service clinic per week (with the same maximum patient numbers). In addition, the post holders will be expected to provide clinical leadership to the wider CMHT. Oxford Health supports New Ways of Working for Consultant Psychiatrists.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team

Our values are: Caring, safe and excellent

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job description
Job responsibilities

Applicants for the above vacancies must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and on the Specialist Register or be within six months of attaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or an equivalent approved indicator of training.

Although this is a full-time post, we encourage candidates who are interested to work less than full time to apply as well.

We offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for eligible successful candidates.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist's Guidelines) Approved clinician Status and Section 12( MHA) approval are essential. Candidates who are in the process of obtaining AC approval will be considered

Desirable

Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies or postgraduate teaching qualification

Training and Clinical Experience
Essential

Higher specialist training in old age psychiatry (or dual training) in approved training post for a minimum of three years, equivalent training in another country, or previous consultant experience relevant to this post CCT in Psychiatry OR inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview OR CESR Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in this specialty Experience of close collaborative work with social care and other agencies Experience of working in a Memory Assessment Service

Desirable

Sub specialty or other specialist clinical training relevant to post Application of evidence-based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group Development of close collaboration with primary care services

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

Ability to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework, and to share leadership responsibilities with senior colleagues of other professions Ability to understand how organisations work most effectively Commitment to active clinical governance Ability to promote effective team working Capacity to prioritise workload Active participation in clinical audit Commitment to interagency partnership working Must have good skills in communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and staff of other organisations. Good spoken and written English. Work collaboratively and effectively with a range of professionals. Must have interest in and commitment to people with mental health problems, and their carers

Desirable

Relevant experience of the administrative, management and leadership roles of senior medical staff Inter-agency partnership working and development Undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching Supervision of advanced level trainees Research experience and skills

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