Overview
The post-holder will provide consultant leadership to the Luton CMHT and lead on clinical work to assess, diagnose and manage mental and physical health issues for adults (over 18) with acute and severe mental illness in the community, enabling intensive and timely treatment to prevent chronicity and dependency on psychiatric services. The post-holder will lead weekly MDT meetings, provide clinical advice to primary care physicians to manage patients in the least restrictive environment, and work within a recovery-focused approach that places service users at the centre of planning and decision making.
1. Provide consultant leadership to the Luton CMHT.
2. Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of issues relating to mental and physical health for adults with acute and severe mental illness in the community (over 18 years) so that intensive and timely treatment can be delivered to prevent chronicity and dependency on psychiatric services.
3. Attend and be the clinical leader of weekly MDT meetings, supported by the team operational lead.
4. Provide clinical advice and guidance to primary care physicians to manage patients in the least restrictive environment.
5. Undertake all work in the context of the recovery approach which is emphasised across the Trust, placing the service user at the centre of planning and decision making.
6. Fulfil Responsibilities as a Psychiatrist approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983, where relevant.
7. The service has KPI targets and a requirement to meet them. The post holder will work with the Team manager to ensure the targets are met.
8. Provide support and training to other health care professionals and support service users through the care pathway as required.
9. Lead on the delivery of high quality care in all settings and be mindful of quality targets set by the Trust and those set nationally.
10. Develop the service with a view to achieving HTAS accreditation at the earliest opportunity.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
The Trust could support you with offering for removal/relocation and associated expenses.
Additional information
Please view a short video found in the attachments to learn more about Medical Psychiatrist careers in Luton and Bedfordshire. Please see the JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements. JD Pending RC Approval. Making Things Better. Quality Improvement is a key part of our work to improve services and refine how we do things.
We launched our Five Year Strategy in April 2018, identifying four strategic outcomes to improve population health outcomes, experience of care, staff experience and value. This aligns with the NHS Long Term Strategy and defines our direction of travel.
Our Community: We provide a wide range of community health and mental health services to children, young people, adults of working age, and older adults across multiple boroughs. Integrated care is key to making the best use of resources and providing effective care.
Aiming High: ELFT has been rated Outstanding by the CQC and continues to strive for high-quality care. We are a clinician-led Trust with strong service user involvement and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Diversity: ELFT is committed to being a diverse organisation with a workforce reflective of the population we serve. We promote inclusive practices and offer staff networks to support and celebrate our staff.
Other reasons to apply: We support flexible working arrangements and relocation support where applicable (up to £10,000 for removal and associated expenses, subject to terms and conditions).
ELFT has long been recognised for mental health care and innovation. Our mission remains to make a positive difference to people’s lives by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We seek individuals who embody these qualities in their work with service users, carers, colleagues and partner organisations.
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