Job summary The post holder will be working as a substantive Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist as part of a multidisciplinary team. This post involves mainly working in the community to support the multidisciplinary teams to deliver assessment and management services to older adults presenting with complex functional illnesses and complex memory difficulties. As well as management of patients with dementia, the post holder will lead on developing and delivering clinical pathway for older adults with functional mental disorders in collaboration with the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist for older adults. The client group may include a small number of patients under the age of 65 years, who have Dementia or significant long-term physical illnesses or disabilities. Main duties of the job To promote multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working for the Functional illness pathway for older adults and in the Memory Service. Offer consultation and support for DOT and Home Treatment Service as needed. To support and help develop the integrated care pathways for older adults with mental health difficulties. To provide statutory clinical reports as requested. To apply an evidence-based approach to clinical practice. To work with the lead consultant psychiatrist for OPMH in providing clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team, in co-operation with the Service Manager. To work with other clinical staff in achieving high standards of risk assessment and general psychiatric assessments for all patients presenting to the service. To support the development of a seamless service and continuity of care which is patient centred and respect social inclusion and cultural diversity. To provide clinical support and supervision to multidisciplinary teams, including complex risk assessments. To undertake Section 12 and Approved Clinician duties related to the Mental Health Act (1983), with reference to the current Code of Conduct of Practice. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 12,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust's community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £99,532 to £131,964 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 348-IOW-6329 Job locations Chantry House Parkhurst Road Newport Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with license to practice Section 12 Approval Approved Clinician status MRCPsych Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with license to practice Section 12 Approval Approved Clinician status MRCPsych 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Chantry House Parkhurst Road Newport Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)