We are seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join our IDT Adult Community Pathway Team. This is a replacement post that will work across both Primary and Secondary Care. To provide clinical leadership and psychiatric expertise for the Central IDT, East Suffolk, working collaboratively with colleagues in the community team, the wards, crisis and liaison services for adults to provide a seamless pathway.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to work within our Older Adult Services Community Pathway based at Haymills House, Stowmarket. The post holder is appointed as a senior professional in order to provide advanced professional expertise and clinical leadership. As such, the post holder is expected at all times to conduct him/herself in such a manner as to be demonstrably helping the Trust to deliver its strategic and business objectives, and to act as an ambassador at the interface with external partners and stakeholders. At no time must the post holder bring the Trust into disrepute.
Additionally, the post-holder, as is expected from the holder of a senior public position, must at all times comply fully with the Nolan Principles and the Standards of Business Conduct.
About us
If you are passionate about improving acute care and working with colleagues across the Community Pathways, then come to work with us as we have much to offer including:
* Up to £12k relocation expenses
* Access to £2000 per annum professional development budget
* Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
* Paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
* Potential of extra PA for DCC with requisite pay per PA
* Ability to apply for Clinical Excellence Awards
* Inclusion on the Consultant on-call rota for the higher level with 3%, 5% or 8% requisite pay depending on frequency
* NHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy, paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave.
* Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust
* Friendly Colleagues
* Encouragement and support for areas of special interest
* Subsidised gyms and free physio service
* We have a strong education reputation and close ties with both The University of Cambridge and The University of East Anglia
* Well established county wide teaching program
* Access and encouragement to partake in research and a well-established research network within the Trust
* Support for Quality Improvement, Audit and Service development
* Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
* Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested please contact us and we are happy to arrange a discussion or visit to meet with you and share with you what we have to offer.
Please see attached full Job Description for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Entry on the GMC Register
* Approved Clinician Status
* Section 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health Act
* Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
Experience
Essential
* 3 years or equivalent medical experience
* 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
* Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness
Attributes
Essential
* Effective team working
* Leadership qualities
* Flexibility
* Driving Licence/able to travel independently
* Research
Clinical Governance
Essential
* A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
* Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Teaching
Essential
* Experience of supervising junior medical staff
* Teaching and presentation skills
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