The Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Persons Mental Health to join the Community Mental Health Team and support patients in the Mendip Area.

The Team covers the Frome, Wells, Glastonbury, and Street areas in addition to the rural and outlying villages in Mendip

This is a permanent, full time 10 PA role position, although a part time position would be considered.

There is an opportunity to undertake and additional 1 SPA for any additional enhancements to the role, for example: Teaching or Research Management

This post operates on a 1 in 12 rota, working 5pm to 9am on weekdays and from 9am on Saturday morning to 9am on Monday morning.

Main duties of the job

Provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health needs of community patients in their community area.

Work closely with the community teams to provide effective multidisciplinary collaborative care: this will include availability for consultation, regularly attending team meetings and providing case discussion and advice at the request of team members and / or team managers.

Act as Responsible Clinician for community patients subject to a compulsory treatment order under the Mental Health Act (CTOs)

Undertake MHA assessments as the Trust Section 12 doctor for patients in their care (including those detained under S136)

Provide Mental Capacity Act s49 reports for patients in their community area.

Provide visible and clear clinical leadership to the mental health service both locally and across the Trust.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.

We really value your contribution to our service and the positive impact your role will have onour patients and services,we therefore may be able to offer a benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:

• Welcome to Somerset Foundation Trust Payment
• Relocation Assistance

You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.

We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.

Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health needs of community patients in their community area.

Work closely with the community teams to provide effective multidisciplinary collaborative care: this will include availability for consultation, regularly attending team meetings and providing case discussion and advice at the request of team members and / or team managers.

Act as Responsible Clinician for community patients subject to a compulsory treatment order under the Mental Health Act (CTOs)

Undertake MHA assessments as the Trust Section 12 doctor for patients in their care (including those detained under S136)

Provide Mental Capacity Act s49 reports for patients in their community area.

Provide visible and clear clinical leadership to the mental health service both locally and across the Trust.

Work collaboratively with inpatient staff to ensure smooth transition for patients admitted and discharged from the wards.

Join a peer group for CPD purposes: this can a Trust group or other local peer group depending on the post holders preference.

Identify areas for personal development, that will allow the post holder to improve the care they provide.

Maintain good standing for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) the Trust actively encourages continuing professional development and appropriate study leave and expenses will be supported by the Trust (up to 30 days study leave every three years).

Undertake annual appraisal and job plan reviews.

Develop the services around them, in collaboration with management and other team members to continue to improve patient care

Participate in the local arrangements for peer supervision with consultant colleagues, including case-based discussion.

Provide mutual cross cover for planned leave with the other medical staff

Fulfil the duties agreed in the job plan.

Comply with all Trust policies.

Work within the financial and other constraints decided upon by the Trust.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• entry on GMC specialist register

Desirable

• S12/AC approval
• approved trainer
• MRCPsych
• further professional qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• experience in assessment and management of older adults

Desirable

• leadership experience
• service improvement in OPMH

Skills

Essential

• good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• teaching experience
• research experience

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Bridge

priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road

Wells

BA5 1XL

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