Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult Psychiatry

NHS; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job description

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

We are seeking to appoint to a joint Consultant Psychiatrist post within Older Adult Mental Health Acute and Inpatient care, based in Scunthorpe and covering the area of North Lincolnshire.

The Trust provides a comprehensive adult, child, older adult, learning disability, and community forensic mental health services to Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. It also provides Community Physical Health Services and Substance Misuse Services in Doncaster.

The team in North Lincolnshire is keen to welcome applications from dynamic psychiatrists with a progressive approach to MDT working, to provide senior medical input to patient care for older adults of working age in our Acute Directorate.

Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register for Older Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within 6 months of completing their CCT and be approved/eligible for approval for Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status. They should have evidence of good communication skills and a commitment to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.

Care Group Medical Director Dr Heighton is very happy to welcome pre-application visits or online meetings to discuss the role in detail. North Lincolnshire has a small but perfectly formed team, and we would love to welcome Psychiatrists dedicated to tackling health inequalities and interested in research relating to older adults mental health.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a leading member of the well-established multi-disciplinary team providing Responsible Clinician input into the Older People's Inpatient Ward (Laurel Ward) and leading the acute MDT to deliver CRHT and Liaison services to people over 65 in North Lincolnshire. We operate a full MDT approach, with strong clinical leadership, and the post holder will work closely with Consultant and Nurse Consultant colleagues. The Consultant will have a flexible timetable designed to respond to the needs of the patients and carers as well as the needs of the team members for support and advice, whilst providing direct delivery of the most complex care.

This would be an ideal post for a new Consultant with a supportive peer group on offer and plenty of opportunity to grow and develop special interests in research in post.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Older Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT.
• Approved Clinician status (or eligible for by start date).
• S12/2 Approved Doctor.
• Completed GCP training.
• Other previous experience or qualification e.g. Liaison endorsement.

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.