Overview
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) is rated as an outstandingly well-led Trust by the CQC and is committed to innovation and transformation. To bolster our efforts and continue to provide high quality, patient focussed services, we are seeking a Consultant to join the Community Mental Health team, as part of our Older People and Frailty division. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of Older People and Frailty psychiatry and who is able to support a wide range of mental health services for those over the age of 65 with dementia and functional psychiatric disorders including patients with early onset dementia. The post holder will be responsible for patients within Skegness and Boston and will work as an integral member of the older people team.
This is a full-time post, 10 programmed activities per week split equally between MHLS based at the Boston Pilgrim Hospital and the Skegness CMHT for Older Adults. The post holder will work alongside other professionals within both Teams including the Service Manager, the Clinical Lead, consultant psychiatrists, Mental Health Practitioners, specialty doctors, resident doctors, Memory Assessment Practitioners, administrative staff, and Waiting Well Practitioners. The post holder is expected to have a cross-cover arrangement with other consultants within both teams.
Responsibilities
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide medical leadership and consultant psychiatric input to the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) covering Skegness localities for Older Adults (over 65s) including those with early onset dementia. The post holder will also provide sessional input and support to the Mental Health Liaison Service based at the Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.
To be familiar and up to date with relevant mental health and capacity act legislation in relation to the care of older people. There will be a requirement to carry out mental health act and capacity assessments or DOLs assessments when required.
To be available to act as a Section 12(2) and DOLs approved doctor for the purposes of the Mental Health and Capacity (DOLs) Assessments.
The responsibilities will be agreed in the Job Plan after appointment. 7.5 PAs of time will be devoted to Direct Clinical Care and 2.5 PAs to Supporting Professional Activities. The post holder will be required to carry out the following duties.
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the principal provider of NHS mental health services, as well as providing some learning disability, autism, and social care services across the county. We were one of the first foundation trusts to be established in the country. The Trust has an annual income of approximately £120m with around 2,800 staff spread across the 40+ locations. The Trust cares for around 53,000 patients a year and has around 200 inpatient beds across the Trust.
The Trust has an active and successful research department. We deliver an impressive portfolio of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) clinical trials across the county, covering all areas of clinical care. A team of NIHR funded delivery staff support this work. The Trust has established a strong track record for delivery of industry trials and was highly praised by CQC for our commitment to dementia research. We are a partner organisation of NIHR Clinical Research Network East Midlands (CRN EM) and the Lincoln Institute for Health, University of Lincoln.
Job description and responsibilities
For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role.
What we offer
* A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure
* 10 PA WTE Job Share will be considered
* £2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years
* Additional recruitment and retention PA (pro rata for part time)
* The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team of passionate staff.
* The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background.
* Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities
* 90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system
* Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme
* Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day
* Free on-site car parking and access to electric car charging points
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Full GMC registration
* Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing
* Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing
* Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months of completing
* MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Desirable
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
* Additional clinical qualifications
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