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Consultant Psychiatrist Old Age Psychiatry CMHT
The closing date is 07 April 2026
This is a 10 PA post based in Gedling and Hucknall, CMHT. The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide clinical and medical leadership to the MDT and will lead the assessment and treatment of patients under their care for the Gedling and Hucknall catchment area. In 2023 the over 65 population for Gedling and Hucknall was 26000. The total population of Gedling was 117, 300 at the 2021 census.
Those interested in Less Than Full Time (LTFT) work are also encouraged to apply. This is negotiable either at the time of employment or at the Annual Job Plan Review meeting which takes place with the Clinical Directors/Lead Consultant for OPCU.
** Please note that interviews will be arranged as applications are received **
Main duties of the job
Over the past year to June 2024, Gedling and Hucknall service team received 600 referrals, with referrals triaged as IHTT, MAS, DOS or CMHT. The Consultant Psychiatrist will be expected to work in a consultative way, providing advice and the opportunity for case based discussion for the wider MDT. The post holder will carry a compact caseload of the most complex cases. Currently there are approximately 100 patients on the case load. The post holder will have two outpatient clinics per week and see 1 new patient and 4 follow-ups in each clinic. The post holder will work alongside a less than full time consultant, who carries a case load of approximately 76, does a weekly outpatient clinic and offers consultation and advice to other team members. You will share the responsibility for the weekly MDT.
Clinical cross over is provided by the CMHT consultants and there is flexibility with other community consultants to cover annual or study leave.
The post holder will be expected attend CMHT clinic; complete the occasional home visit and attend any relevant patient meetings (e.g. CPAs). They will be expected to maintain good relationships with patients' families and carers. The Consultant Psychiatrist will also assess and treat their patients in line with evidence based clinical practice, whilst observing the Trust's clinical pathways and governance procedures. The Consultant will model good prescribing practices for this patient group in accordance with national guidance.
About us
We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.
We have more than 100 sites and a huge scope of unique opportunities to develop your career and gain some amazing experiences. We strive to be a great place to work and offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes.
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive old age psychiatry service for the CMHT,
Clinical responsibility for the patients in the post holders charge, including the diagnosis and treatment of patients within the sector,
To liaise with other services, such as Primary Care, Social Services, RRLP, IHTT, DOS and Domiciliary and Voluntary sectors to facilitate patient care.
To provide medical leadership for the multi-disciplinary team leadership for Gedling and Hucknall CMHT
The provision of medical/psychiatric assessments to inform care planning and risk assessment
The completion of administrative tasks related to clinical responsibilities
To 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 and approval as an Approved Clinician and Section 12(2) approved doctor
Compliance with Trusts agreed policies and procedures
Clinical supervision of resident medical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCPsych with CCT in Old Age Psychiatry (people who are within 6 months of obtaining CCT are eligible to apply as long as CCT in time for post commencement)
* Section 12 approval/Approved clinician status
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
* Additional clinical qualifications.
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
* Approved clinician status and S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
* Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Knowledge and Experience
* Excellent knowledge in speciality
* Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
* 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.
* Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
* Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
* Participated in continuous professional development.
* Participated in research or service evaluation.
* Has actively participated in clinical audit.
* Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
* Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
* Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
* 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 as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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