NHS Locum Consultant Older Adult Psychiatrist

Job title:

NHS Locum Consultant Older Adult Psychiatrist

Company

NHS

Job description

Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health for inpatient and community care? Why not join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust for the opportunity to flourish and excel in your career and be part of our dedicated medical team.EPUT is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age to join and provide medical leadership for the Intensive Support Team (IST) based at St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping, West Essex.Main duties of the jobThe Intensive Support Team provides an alternative to hospital admission for people over the age of 75 years in West Essex presenting with mental health problems or for people of any age who have a diagnosis of dementia.The West Essex area comprises of the districts of Harlow, Epping Forest and Uttlesford. The team will support the patient in their own home including care homes for a period of up to 6 weeks. They will screen all referrals for all mental health inpatient admissions and support early discharges from wards.The trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants continuing professional development seeking to deepen and broaden their skills. As well as making a clinical difference, we believe that your development is key so you will be supported to enable you to pursue educational and research interests which go hand in hand to provide a high quality of care and safety to our patients. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research.You must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register, with an appropriate CCT or equivalent or be within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the AAC.Essex has something for everyone, amazing scenery, great schools, adventurous outdoor activities, fantastic restaurants and a colourful history so why not contact us to discover why so many of our staff love living and working here.About usThe trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants continuing professional development seeking to deepen and broaden their skills. As well as making a clinical difference, we believe that your development is key so you will be supported to enable you to pursue educational and research interests which go hand in hand to provide a high quality of care and safety to our patients. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research. We also offer generous relocation package.EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employmentDate posted19 September 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year PAContractFixed termDuration4 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number364-EPUT649Job locationsSt Magaret’s hospitalEppingCM16 6TNJob descriptionJob responsibilities

• Provide input to daily handover meetings.
• Provide input to weekly MDT meetings.
• Conduct medical reviews for patients under the service.
• Provide supervision for Specialty Doctor and other junior colleagues in the service.
• Provide Clinical leadership to the team.
• Care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
• Liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies.
• Mental Health Act implementation.
• Participate in initiatives to develop and improve the service.

Job descriptionJob responsibilities

• Provide input to daily handover meetings.
• Provide input to weekly MDT meetings.
• Conduct medical reviews for patients under the service.
• Provide supervision for Specialty Doctor and other junior colleagues in the service.
• Provide Clinical leadership to the team.
• Care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
• Liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies.
• Mental Health Act implementation.
• Participate in initiatives to develop and improve the service.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register OR within six months
• Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant.
• Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• On the Specialist Register with qualifications Older Adult.
• Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent.

EligibilityEssential

• 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 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Clinical skills, knowledge and experienceEssential

• 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.

TransportEssential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register OR within six months
• Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant.
• Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• On the Specialist Register with qualifications Older Adult.
• Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent.

EligibilityEssential

• 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 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Clinical skills, knowledge and experienceEssential

• 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.

TransportEssential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Epping, Essex

Job date

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:21:55 GMT

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