Consultant Psychiatrist in Older People - Torbay CMHT

NHS; Paignton; On-site

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist in Older People - Torbay CMHT

0.8 WTE but part-time/job-share applicants welcome.

This is a replacement post as the current post holder had to leave due to family reasons. Torbay is widely acclaimed nationally and internationally as one of the most integrated and effective health and social care community systems. It has a long history of excellent community-based services and has worked innovatively for many years. It continues to be a regional and national leader in developing new initiatives and ideas. This is true across the whole health and social care community services and is certainly no less so in older peoples' mental health services.

The post exists within the Torbay Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults, a well-established multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and community support workers. This large team is based in the Chadwell Centre, an excellent facility on the cliff tops in Torbay, with a sea view, served by a busy bus route. The post holder will work alongside 1.0 WTE Consultant psychiatrist within the team. This post covers the Paignton and Brixham areas in Torbay.

Patient safety and Quality Improvement are key aspects of the role and training will be provided if required. Programmed Activities are negotiable for research, teaching, medical management, and other special interests.

You will take part in the on-call rota and other consultants from the area will be expected to provide cross-cover for leave.

Main duties of the job

This post is suitable as a first NHS consultant, an existing or post-retirement consultant with a broad level of general adult psychiatric expertise. International candidates are welcome to apply. Experience of working in adult community mental health services is preferable but support will be given to doctors wishing to move from other psychiatric specialties or roles.

Approved Clinician status at appointment is preferable but those who would be eligible, e.g., doctors applying from abroad, will be supported to obtain this authority.

We have excellent IT and full electronic record across our services and are in the process of a clinician-led design of our own clinical record system.

A mentor and peer group will be provided. You will have 2.5 Supporting Programmed Activities (10 hours a week) to support your professional development, attend your monthly peer group, quarterly medical advisory committee, and local post-graduate meetings.

About us

We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part-time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Prior experience working in a Community Mental Health Team.
• Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
• Evidence of development of special interest in Community-based Psychiatry.
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.

Teaching and Supervision

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Other professional qualification.
• CCT in Old Age.

Values

• A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.
• A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
• A commitment to respect, inclusiveness, and diversity.
• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Management

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
• Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
• Management training / experience.
• Experience of involvement in service development.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.

Research

• Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

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.