Consultant Psychiatrist - Dover Old Age Community
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Job Summary
Are you a passionate geriatric psychiatrist seeking a leadership role with impact? We're seeking a dedicated Consultant to join our vibrant team in Dover & Deal, in the 'Garden of England'. The Community Mental Health Care Group Older Persons (CMHCGOP) for Dover and Deal is a joint team providing a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment service for the over 65 year old population in the Dover and Deal areas.
As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of the people we care for, while enjoying a fulfilling career with exceptional professional development opportunities. You will be joining a dedicated, professional and supportive team alongside one Consultant colleague.
Successful applicants will ideally have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register. You will be fully registered with the GMC, and have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months of appointment).
Main duties of the job
* To provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Dover/Deal CMHSOP, and provide senior medical leadership as part of the multidisciplinary team. The work will consist of holding outpatient clinics (face to face, via video or telephone consultation), home visits and conducting reviews in residential and nursing homes.
* To conduct MCA and MHA assessments, attend complex case discussions, CPA and 117 review meetings and provide availability for urgent clinical matters.
* To attend daily RED Board and referral triage meetings, weekly clinical meetings, monthly complex case discussions and governance meetings.
* To support the team in maintaining the MSNAP accreditation for their Memory Assessment Service.
* To liaise closely with referrers, allied professionals, Social Services, carers, voluntary organisations, client groups and contribute to multi-agency working.
About Us
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway. Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
*PLEASE NOTE: this job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists*
For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification or search KMPT Careers Job ref: 380-MED-23-063-PERM'. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.
Person Specification
Essential
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
* On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
* Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
* Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment.
Desirable
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* MRCPsych
* Additional clinical qualifications.
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Transport
Essential
* Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name: Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Address: Coleman House, Brookfield Avenue, Dover Kent, CT16 2AH
Employer's website: https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk
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