This is a community post, suitable for an Old Age Psychiatry colleague who will assume responsibility for diagnosis and treatment of patients under the Bassetlaw CMHT.
We need a Speciality Grade doctor who would offer outstanding clinical leadership and clinical care.
Main duties of the job
This is a 10 PA post based in Bassetlaw, CMHT. The Specialty Doctor will provide clinical and medical leadership to the MDT and will lead the assessment and treatment of patients under their care for the Bassetlaw catchment area. Bassetlaw is in the northern part of Nottinghamshire serving a population of approximately 116,500.
Job responsibilities
* Provision of a comprehensive old age psychiatry service.
* Clinical responsibility for the patients in the post holder's charge, including the diagnosis and treatment of patients within the sector.
* To liaise with other services, such as Primary Care, Social Services, RRLP, IHTT, DOS and Domiciliary and Voluntary sectors to facilitate patient care.
* To provide medical leadership for the multi-disciplinary team for Bassetlaw CMHT.
* The provision of medical/psychiatric assessments to inform care planning and risk assessment.
* The completion of administrative tasks related to clinical responsibilities.
* To maintain good clinical records using the Trust's electronic record system.
* To maintain a revalidation portfolio and participate in annual appraisal.
* Undertake a job plan review with the Clinical Directors annually.
* Maintain professional registration with the GMC and approval as a Section 12(2) approved doctor.
* Compliance with Trust's agreed policies and procedures.
* Clinical supervision of resident medical staff.
* The post-holder will work jointly with care-coordinators to provide medical assessments and reviews for patients under the CMHT both in community and hospital settings as well as facilitating care programme reviews (CPAs).
* The post holder will be expected to have a familiarity with important relevant legislation affecting the care of older people with mental illness.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Eligibility
Essential
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Desirable
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
* Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Transport
Essential
* Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Excellent knowledge in specialty.
* Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
* Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
* Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
* Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
Desirable
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
* Participated in research or service evaluation.
* Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.
* Participated in continuous professional development.
* Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Desirable
* Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
* Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
* Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
* Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients.
* Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation.
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bassetlaw
Queen's Building, Potter Street
Worksop
S80 2AH
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