Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Old Age Psychiatry - Fenland

NHS; March; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care organization is seeking a qualified psychiatrist to lead a multidisciplinary team for community-based psychiatric treatment for the elderly. The role involves assessments, treatment plans, and collaboration with various teams to ensure high-quality care in the Fenland area. Candidates must be on the GMC Specialist Register and possess an MRCPsych or equivalent. Strong teamwork and teaching abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in community-facing teams.
• Clinical training equivalent to UK CCT in Old Age.
• Valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary team in psychiatric care.
• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
• Conduct weekly MDT meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Psychiatric treatment

Effective teaching

Education

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

MRCPsych (or equivalent)

CCT in relevant specialty

Job description

Job summary: The successful candidate will work alongside a community-based colleagues to provide assessment and psychiatric treatment for Older Adults within the Fenland community across a largely rural area.

The population of over 65's in the Fenland area is approximately 25,000 out of 113,064. In its entirety, the OPMH team had 912 referrals in the past 12 months. Not all referrals require the consultant to see them, many are managed by other staff in the community team. On average the Fenland OPMH service receives 76 referrals per month, with approx. 9 for psychiatry outpatient and 36 for memory assessment.

Main duties of the job

Clinical:

To lead the multidisciplinary team in providing excellent psychiatric care.

To provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans.

To lead weekly MDT meetings and ensure prompt reviews of acutely unwell patients.

To work closely with the CRHTT OP, community teams and liaison services as patients move between these teams.

Cambridgeshire offers a variety of recreational pursuits and stunning countryside, and a wide range of cultural activities, and is well connected via excellent road and rail links.

The Trust is actively involved in clinical research and would encourage candidates to participate in research activities.

About us

CPFT is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our BAME & LGBTQ+ communities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register.
• MRCPsych (or equivalent).
• S12/ AC approved.
• CCT in relevant specialty.
• Candidates with a CESR or appropriate experience will be considered equally and are encouraged to apply.
• The post holder must have a valid UK driving license and be willing and able to drive.

Experience

• Experience of working in a community facing team.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Old Age.

Characteristics

• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the context of the service within the wider context of developments in the NHS.
• Candidates need to be effective teachers and trainers and be able to guide their own continuing education and training.