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Would you like to be part of a leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health for inpatient and community care? 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.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age to provide medical leadership to one of the older adult inpatient teams based at Thurrock community hospital. There are two mental health wards, Gloucester which is functional and Meadowview which is organic.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical care and management for patients on Gloucester ward and will be part of a well-supported MDT who work collaboratively to provide the best care and treatment for the patients on the ward.
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.
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.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share 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
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options, and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership and be the Responsible Clinician for all patients on Gloucester ward, and provide reciprocal cover as RC for Meadowview ward during leave.
* Review new patients in a timely manner and oversee the clinical management of patients on the ward.
* Be available for timely CPA 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.
* Be actively involved in supporting staff development and in effecting continual service improvement.
* Provide clinical supervision to trainees, as well as supervising the specialty doctor.
* Participate in clinical audit to ensure the continuous improvement of the service.
* The organic ward has an experienced full-time consultant psychiatrist. The post holder will only be expected to provide cover for holidays and absences.
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 in Older Adult.
* 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.
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