Overview
The Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Persons Mental Health to join the Community Mental Health Team to support CMHT patients in the North Sedgemoor area and cover the dementia assessment service for the whole of Sedgemoor. The Team covers Bridgwater, Burnham on Sea/Highbridge, Cheddar and surrounding suburbs and villages. This role involves providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health needs of community patients in their local area. Formulation of DASS cases via MDT meetings and initiation/review of dementia medications. Act as Responsible Clinician for community patients subject to a compulsory treatment order under the Mental Health Act (CTOs). Undertake MHA assessments as the Trust Section 12 doctor for patients in their care (including those detained under S136). Provide Mental Capacity Act s49 reports for patients in their community area. Provide visible and clear clinical leadership to the mental health service locally and across the Trust. Work collaboratively with inpatient staff to ensure smooth transitions for patients admitted and discharged from wards. Identify areas for personal development to improve the care provided. Maintain good standing for Continuing Professional Development (CPD); the Trust actively encourages CPD and appropriate study leave and expenses are supported (up to 30 days study leave every three years). Develop the services around them in collaboration with management and other team members to continue to improve patient care. Participate in local arrangements for peer supervision with consultant colleagues, including case-based discussion. Provide mutual cross-cover for planned leave with other medical staff. Fulfil the duties agreed in the job plan.
Responsibilities
* Deliver assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health needs of community patients in the designated area.
* Formulate DASS cases via MDT meetings and initiate/review dementia medications.
* Act as Responsible Clinician under CTOs and undertake MHA assessments as the Section 12 doctor (including patients detained under S136).
* Provide Mental Capacity Act s49 reports for patients in the community area.
* Provide clinical leadership locally and across the Trust; collaborate with inpatient teams to ensure smooth patient transitions.
* Identify personal development opportunities to improve patient care; maintain CPD standards; access study leave as appropriate.
* Develop services in collaboration with management and team members.
* Engage in peer supervision and case-based discussions with consultant colleagues.
* Provide mutual cross-cover for planned leave with other medical staff.
* Fulfil duties as agreed in the job plan.
Job Details
This is a full-time position (10 PA). The rota is a 1 in 12 pattern operating from 1700–0900 during the week and from Saturday 0900 to Monday 0900 at weekends.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to help balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance
* A focus on career development with opportunities for study leave
* Blue Light Card access for discounts on shopping, dining and leisure
* NHS-specific perks to support working life
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