The post holder will be responsible for Older Persons Services, covering GP surgeries in the North Denbighshire area. The post will provide CPA reviews and ward rounds for inpatients in the catchment area, outpatient clinics, and medical input to the memory service. The role involves dealing with organic referrals for the catchment area. Graduates may be considered by agreement with adult consultant psychiatrists if they meet criteria for complex needs and are aged 65 or over. The post requires compliance with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
The post may attract a junior doctor depending on availability in the training rota. The post holder may undertake responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (1983) as a section 12/2 approved doctor and under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
Main Duties
* Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment, and management for people with cognitive impairments (including Young Onset Dementias) and those over 70 with functional illnesses.
* Work within the legislative framework of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, providing medical leadership to the CMHTE and consulting with Primary Mental Health Services for the Elderly.
* Care coordinate a limited number of personal cases, developing Care and Treatment Plans.
* Provide Consultant and Responsible Clinician services to patients admitted to Bryn Hesketh and Tegid Ward.
* Offer Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act opinions for patients from the catchment area.
* Support the Health Board in commissioning long-term healthcare for patients from the catchment area through reports and consultation services.
Working for Our Organisation
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a comprehensive range of services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. We support our staff in line with our Values and 'Proud to Lead' framework, promote equality and diversity, and welcome applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme. Please check your email regularly for correspondence related to your application. Applications can be submitted in Welsh; submissions in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than those in English.
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