Job Summary Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a 6 PA Locum Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist to join a fully supported inpatient team at Kingfisher, based at Kings Mill Hospital. The post holder will be expected to provide senior medical input to the team, participate in local leadership meetings, and work with local operational leads on service development and the improvement of quality of services locally. This is a replacement inpatient post suitable for an Old Age Psychiatry colleague who will assume responsibility for diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted to Kingfisher ward (dementia inpatient). The success of the role requires outstanding clinical leadership and care for the patients admitted to the functional ward. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, either experienced or an individual able to gain AC status within 6‑12 months of taking up the post.
Responsibilities
Provide medical leadership for the multidisciplinary team on Kingfisher.
Provision of medical/psychiatric assessments to inform care planning and risk assessment.
Completion of administrative tasks related to clinical responsibilities.
Maintain good clinical records using Trust’s electronic record system.
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.
Attendance at team and governance meetings.
Comply with Trusts agreed policies and procedures.
Participation in the OPCU out of hours on call rota.
Clinical supervision of junior medical staff.
Registrations Essential
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.
Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Desirable
In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months.
Contractual Requirements Essential
Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence or provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Qualifications Essential
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
MRCPsych with CCT in Old Age Psychiatry (eligible if within 6 months of obtaining CCT).
Clinical Knowledge and Experience Essential
Excellent knowledge in speciality.
Excellent clinical skills using bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
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.
Skills Essential
Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
Participated in continuous professional development.
Participated in research or service evaluation.
Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable
Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation.
Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employment Details Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Consultant Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum pro rata Contract: Fixed term, 12 months, Part‑time Reference number: 186‑74528KF Job location: Kings Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4JT, United Kingdom
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