Consultant Psychiatrist, Trafford, Old Age Inpatient
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Overview
This is a well-established post. The postholder will provide medical leadership to the care of patients on Bollin (functional) and Greenway (organic) wards. There are a total of 21 patients on both wards.
Responsibilities
* Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings.
* Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessment and provide treatment for inpatients on the ward.
* Support ward-based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies.
* Conduct patient reviews and lead Multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings.
* Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance to the code of practice.
* Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures.
* Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust’s risk management processes.
* Provide medical leadership to the inpatient ward team.
* Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service including other wards and inpatient units, community mental health teams, services and primary care.
* Liaison with Families and Carers.
* Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals with the support of the Staff Grade doctor.
* Attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work; Assess for use of the Mental Health Act, complete consent to treatment and authorise Section 17 leave.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
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Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Boben Benjamin, Job title: Lead Consultant, Email: boben.benjamin@gmmh.nhs.uk
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