Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult FIRST Team

2 weeks ago


Basildon, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

**THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POST IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL**

Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care? Why not join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust for the opportunity to flourish and excel in your career and be part of our dedicated medical team.

EPUT is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join Old Age Functional Intensive and Response Support Team (FIRST) based at Sankey House, Pitsea. The team provides services mainly to the functional older adult patients above the age of 70, referred from Basildon, Pitsea, Brentwood and Thurrock areas for mental health disorders.

Main duties of the job

The Dementia Intensive Support Team (DIST) in this locality is being run by the neighbouring Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical leadership for the assessment and management of functional older adult patients, 70 years and above experiencing crisis in the catchment area. FIRST would accept referral via the phone and the referrer needs to have seen the patient face to face within 24 hours of the referral being made and the patient must have given their consent for the referral. The referral line is managed by a CPN- shift coordinator 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.

You must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register, with an appropriate CCT or equivalent or be within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the AAC.

Essex has something for everyone, amazing scenery, great schools, adventurous outdoor activities, fantastic restaurants and a colourful history so why not contact us to discover why so many of our staff love living and working here.

About us

The trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants continuing professional development seeking to deepen and broaden their skills. As well as making a clinical difference, we believe that your development is key so you will be supported to enable you to pursue educational and research interests which go hand in hand to provide a high quality of care and safety to our patients. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research. We also offer generous relocation package.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and be the Responsible Clinician for the General Adult patients referred to the Liaison team. Review new patients in a timely manner and oversee the clinical management of patients on the wards. Will be available for timely reviews and meetings and facilitate discharge planning. Carry out duties as Responsible Clinician, including Mental Health Act assessments, preparation of tribunal reports and giving oral evidence at managers hearings and mental health review tribunals(if required). Be actively involved in supporting staff development and in effecting continual service improvement. Provide clinical supervision to the trainees and SAS doctors. Clinical Audit: The post holder will participate in audit to ensure the continuous improvement of the service. .The post holder will only be expected to provide cover for holidays and absences to colleagues with mutual consultation and agreement. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register OR within six months Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant. Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.

Desirable

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych On the Specialist Register with qualifications Older Adult/General Adult/Dual trainee. Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent.

Eligibility

Essential

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.

Desirable

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

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

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 MHA and MCA.

Transport

Essential

Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

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