Specialist Grade in Older People Community Mental Health Services

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit to a new full time Specialist Grade post to provide senior medical input to assessments and care of community patients aged 65 years and older.  The post holder will engage in multi professional assessments and management of patients with severe and enduring mental disorders.

The post holder will also provide clinical leadership in the contribution of developing the service in line with the Community Mental Health Transformation (NHS England) plan.  Leading new practice and service redesign in response to feedback, evaluation and needs.

As a senior and experienced specialist clinician the post holder will work independently to a level of defined competencies with minimal supervision from the Consultant.  A minimum of 12 years medical work since obtaining primary medical qualification, with a minimum of 6 years within psychiatry in the Specialty Doctor or equivalent grade, of which at least 2 years should be within Old Age Psychiatry.

Main duties of the job

Providing expertise and clinical decision making, the post holder will work as a senior and autonomous practitioner, managing complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients.  The role will also require oversight of physical health care of patients, screening and intervention for metabolic syndrome.

As a Specialist Grade the appointee will be comfortable to manage situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable through collaboration with others.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description is attached.

This post will support career progression and opportunities through the Trust CESR programme, if required.  Access to RCPsych CPD Online, support in gaining research competencies, involvement in our academic programme and teaching will also be available.

This post provides a great opportunity for experienced psychiatrist looking to make the next move in their career.