Community Old Age Psychiatry & Memory Doctor

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Devizes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health service provider is looking for a Specialty Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry, primarily based in Swindon, UK. The role involves participating in the Memory Service and Complex Intervention and Treatment Team, conducting psychiatric assessments, and delivering pharmacological treatments. Candidates must have a medical qualification and be GMC-registered. The post offers opportunities for teaching and research, making it suited for those aspiring for consultant status in psychiatry.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice, or eligible for registration at confirmation of appointment.
• Completed four years' full-time postgraduate training, including two years in a Psychiatry specialty training programme.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Memory Assessment Service and CITT for assessment and treatment.
• Deliver quality pharmacological treatment in line with NICE guidance.
• Document clinical decisions using the Trust's electronic record system.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Performance appraisal

Education

Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)

Job description

A regional mental health service provider is looking for a Specialty Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry, primarily based in Swindon, UK. The role involves participating in the Memory Service and Complex Intervention and Treatment Team, conducting psychiatric assessments, and delivering pharmacological treatments. Candidates must have a medical qualification and be GMC-registered. The post offers opportunities for teaching and research, making it suited for those aspiring for consultant status in psychiatry.