Job summary
- Main area
- Older Adult Psychiatry
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 152-ME20.23A
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wimborne CMHT
- Town
- Wimborne
- Salary
- £93,666 - £126,281 pa.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Older Adult Psychiatry- Ferndown CMHT
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to recruit a full time Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult Community Mental Health, to work within the Ferndown Community Mental Health Team, alongside a leadership role within the older adult care group.
Recruitment and Retention: A payment of £20,000 to be paid as two lump sums. The first £10,000 will be paid on appointment in the role and the remaining £10,000 will be made on the anniversary of the start date. Both payments will be subject to deductions at source.
If you are interested in moving to our beautiful county we can provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000.
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
In addition, we offer a commitment to flexible working, career development opportunities and our excellent NHS benefits.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work within the Ferndown Older Adult Community Mental Health team and the Memory Assessment service for the East of the county, which provides comprehensive community based services to patients registered with general practitioners within Ferndown area and referrals for cognitive assessments across the east of Dorset.
The successful candidate would also have dedicated time to help shape the strategic developments within the care group across Dorset and will take part in the multi- disciplinary management of community referrals for those with both functional and organic illness.
There is a strong leadership structure across the organisation with the opportunity for regular input into leadership meetings and developments. The catchment area is within a picturesque area of the county and there is good opportunity for peer support and robust cross cover.
The post holder will be expected to maintain Section 12 (2) and be an Approved Clinician.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise
- MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g. membership of a psychiatry college in another country.
Desirable criteria
- MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g. membership of a psychiatry college in another country.
- Additional clinical qualification
Eligibility
Essential criteria
- Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Older Adult Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry.
- On Specialist Register in Older Adult Psychiatry
- Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post
Desirable criteria
- Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g. general practice, medicine.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wider medical knowledge.
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Make decisions based on evidence and experience including contribution of others
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Desirable criteria
- Teaching Experience
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within the NHS or comparable service.
Dorset HealthCare Values
Essential criteria
- Proactive, respectful, supportive, reliable and trustworthy, and positive
Management Skills
Essential criteria
- Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of goo patient care
- Able to manage priorities
- Evidence of management/Leadership skills training
Desirable criteria
- Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff
Leadership Skills
Essential criteria
- Understand principles of leadership and give examples of leadership in own practice.
- Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in the NHS organisations and importance in patient care.
- Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation
Self Awareness
Essential criteria
- To have an understanding of own strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning
- To have an understanding of the stresses involved in being a consultant psychiatrist and how to manage these appropriately
Supervision of Junior medical Staff
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of requirements for supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff.
- Approved educational supervisor training
Research and Audit
Essential criteria
- Experience of carrying out an audit project
- Experience or involvement in a research project and publication
- Ability to supervisor junior medical staff undertaking research projects
Desirable criteria
- Published audit project
- Ability to critically appraise published research
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Antony Christopher
- Job title
- Medical Lead Consultant for Older Adult Psychiatry
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
We would welcome the opportunity to meet with interested candidates prior to the interviews or submission of an application. If you have any role specific questions please email Dr Antony Christopher, Medical Lead for Older Peoples Services [email protected]
If you would like a pre- application conversation with the Trust Executive Chief Medical Officer, please contact Julie Street (Executive PA to the Chief Medical Officer) @ [email protected]
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