Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age (Inpatients)
Ensuring high-quality care for service users is a key responsibility of the Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist role at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will lead the inpatient multi-disciplinary team at Dunes ward, Hartley Hospital, working with older adults who require specialist inpatient care. Close collaboration with various clinical and professional disciplines will be necessary to deliver holistic care by assessing new admissions to Dunes ward and managing their treatment, ensuring safe discharges back to the community.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be responsible for conducting assessments and formulating treatment plans for service users admitted to Dunes ward from the community. The 20-bedded primarily functional older adult complex care ward at the Hartley Hospital is home to Dunes ward. As a substantive Old Age Psychiatry Consultant on Dunes ward, you will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted to Dunes ward, managing patients detained under the Mental Health Act and requiring knowledge of Mental Health Act law. This includes completing relevant mental health act documentation and capacity assessments as required.
The post holder is expected to lead the multidisciplinary team at Dunes ward in an enthusiastic, supportive, and approachable manner to foster positive working relationships and morale among ward staff. Weekly ward rounds will be completed, providing clear communication and documentation regarding assessment outcomes and management plans. Additionally, leadership and training will be provided to trainee doctors and medical students placed on Dunes ward. An active part in the clinical work of the team and a lead role in the development of the service are also expected.
Job Responsibilities
Regular reviews of inpatients to monitor response to treatments are required, and the post holder will operate within multi-disciplinary integrated and co-located teams, including healthcare staff and social services staff. Close liaison with Social Services is necessary to ensure safe and timely discharge planning of inpatients and prompt communication with primary care services through discharge summaries.
Patients under General Adult teams in the community may be admitted to Dunes ward due to circumstances with bed availability in the Trust. The post holder will provide inpatient care through assessment and treatment as needed while such patients await transfer to more suitable inpatient units, if required.
The post holder will be responsible for the overall assessment, management, and safe discharge planning of inpatients on Dunes ward, working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including Social Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Primary Care.
The team composition consists of:
* RMN Band 5 - 7.7 WTE
* HCAs Band 3 17.99 WTE
* 2 x Band 4 Nursing assistant 2
* 1 x Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist
* 1 x Psychiatry Higher Trainee Doctor
* 1-2 x Foundation/GP Trainee/Core Trainee Doctors
* 1 x Ward Manager
* 2 x Deputy Managers
* 1 x Occupational Therapist
* 1 x Physio
* Several Part Time Occupational Assistants
Person Specification
Registration
* Full registration with General Medical Council
* Inclusion on or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within 6 months of CCST/CCT or equivalent in Old age Psychiatry at date of interview
* Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Transport
* Holds valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work-related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
Qualification and Training
* MbChb, MBBS or equivalent
* Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent, 3 years higher professional training in Old age psychiatry
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management
* Additional Qualifications
* Undertaken 'Train the Trainer' and 'Equality and Diversity' Training
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Excellent clinical knowledge in specialty
* Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
* 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
* Experience in working previously in similar roles at a relevant level
* Training or worked as a DoLs assessor
* Experience in management and service development
* Knowledge and use of IT systems
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
* Able to plan and deliver teaching and training relevant to the post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum 10% R&R (non-contractual) plus on-call