The Specialty Doctor is expected to undertake assessments of older adults with mental disorder, and to carry a small caseload of complex and severe cases They will be expected to keep up to date with an evolving evidence base, and to adapt their practice in response to this To be available at short notice to provide consultation and advice to other team members To undertake memory assessment To assist in the provision of Mental Health Act assessments within their area during their normal working hours (if S12 approved or has previous acquaintance) To undertake liaison advice to the community hospitals in the area To attend team meetings for the older persons community mental health team To attend the memory assessment meetings To keep accurate and comprehensive notes using RIO electronic patient record system, and to fulfil the trust requirements for recording assessments on RIO To promote effective multi-disciplinary team working. To maintain close relationships with GPs, primary, secondary and tertiary care teams. To be available to patients, families and carers, to provide information and support. ON-CALL AND COVER ARRANGEMENTS The appointed Specialty Doctor will be expected to seek the agreement of a colleague to cover holiday and study leave in normal circumstances and locums are not used for usual planned leave allocation. The appointed Specialty Doctor may (by mutual agreement) cover leave for colleagues. There are no on call commitments with this post