Specialty Doctor - Brant Ward & HTT

Job overview

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) is rated as an outstandingly well-led Trust by the CQC and is committed to innovation and transformation. To bolster our efforts and continue to provide high quality, patient focussed services, we are seeking a specialty doctor to join the Brant Ward & Home Treatment Team, as part of our Older People & Frailty division. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of older people psychiatry and who is able to support the service.

The role is full-time at 10 PAs per week.

Main duties of the job

To provide input to the Older Adult Acute Care Pathway for complex Mental Health. The pathway comprises the Older Adult Home Treatment Team (HTT) and the OA Acute in-patient Units. The postholder would also be expected to provide input to the inpatients on Brant Ward. To undertake clinical assessments and devise Care Plans in conjunction with other team members within the HTT and Brant Ward. To work pro-actively in partnership with ward based teams and departments to improve assessment, treatment, management and discharge planning for patients with mental health problems. To be familiar and up to date with relevant mental health and capacity act legislation in relation to the care of older people. There will be a requirement to carry out mental health act and capacity assessments when required. To provide, on an agreed reciprocal basis, cover in the short-term absence of colleagues within the Lincoln area.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role.

What we offer

• A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure
• 10 PA WTE
• £2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years
• The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team
• The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background.
• Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities
• 90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted – Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system
• Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme
• Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day
• Free on-site car parking and electric car charging points