Job summary Based in a popular area of West London, we are looking for a dynamic and skilled colleague to provide Consultant input to the Ealing Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Service (CIDS) within the Older People's Mental Health Service (OPMHS). The post-holder will be working alongside the Specialist Older Adult Mental Health Service (SOAMHS) to ensure seamless and holistic care of patients presenting with dementia. The team continually strives to enhance the experience of patients and is closely linked to Imperial College London both in terms of teaching and research. The population estimate for Ealing is 342,000 with approximately 8% aged over 70. Ealing is an ethnically diverse borough, with 51% of people belonging to Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups. BME groups living in the UK are more likely to be diagnosed with mental health problems so the prevalence could be expected to be higher. It has been estimated that 50% of those suffering dementia in the borough are currently unknown to GPs. Specialist referrals for organic illnesses are increasing in Ealing, and at an earlier age. CIDS referrals average around 50-60 a month with a caseload for the team of around 600. Main duties of the job You will be joining a well-established multi-disciplinary clinical team. The CIDS offers an ageless service for all patients with a primary dementia and the SOAMHS teams are integrated and work along New Ways of Working providing a specialist service for the assessment and management of mental health needs to patients over 70 who require older people's services as outlined in the Royal college of Psychiatrists document "Age discrimination in mental health services: making equality a reality". The advertised post is within the Ealing East Team (Sycamore Lodge in Acton), with the Ealing West team (Elm Lodge) having a separate MDT. It is expected that the medical team members will take a lead role in providing diagnosis and management of new patients after non-medical triage, requesting and interpreting investigations, and discussing with patients and their carers post-diagnostically. The post holder will take a leading role in developing the service, supervising junior colleagues and providing lead medical input to a multi-disciplinary team About us West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. Date posted 14 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum plus London Weighting Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 222-MED-484 Job locations Ealing CIDs Acton W3 8PH Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management MRCPsych Additional clinical qualifications Eligibility Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Desirable GMC Specialist Register (old age psychiatry or dual training in both adult and old age) or within six months Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Academic skills and lifelong learning Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management MRCPsych Additional clinical qualifications Eligibility Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Desirable GMC Specialist Register (old age psychiatry or dual training in both adult and old age) or within six months Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Academic skills and lifelong learning Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills 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 West London NHS Trust Address Ealing CIDs Acton W3 8PH Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)