Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in North Wales is seeking a dedicated psychiatrist to lead and provide specialized care for older persons with mental health needs. This role involves working within a comprehensive healthcare framework, ensuring high-quality assessments and treatments for patients with cognitive impairments and functional illnesses. Join a passionate team committed to equality and diversity, and thrive in an environment that values leadership, teaching, and personal growth. If you are motivated by making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• Essential: GMC registration and license to practice.
• Desirable: Good standing with GMC regarding warnings or conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and management for cognitive impairments.
• Lead the Community Mental Health Team for the Elderly.

Skills

Psychiatric Assessment

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Multidisciplinary Team Leadership

Research and Audit

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Higher degrees in medical education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

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Job Overview

The post holder will be responsible for Older Persons Services, covering GP surgeries in the North Gwynedd (Arfon) area.

The role includes providing CPA reviews, ward rounds for inpatients in the catchment area, outpatient clinics, and medical input to the memory service. The post involves dealing with organic referrals for the catchment area. Graduates may be considered by agreement with adult consultant psychiatrists if they meet criteria for complex needs and are aged 65 or over.

The post holder is expected to comply with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 and may at times attract a junior doctor, depending on availability in the training rota. Responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (1983) as a section 12/2 approved doctor may be undertaken if approved.

Main Duties

The post holder will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment, and management for people with cognitive impairments (including Young Onset Dementias) and those over 70 with functional illnesses. Transition arrangements are in place to develop an age-appropriate or needs-based specialist Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) from the catchment area.

Within legislative frameworks, the post involves providing medical leadership to the Community Mental Health Team for the Elderly (CMHTE), consulting with Primary Mental Health Services for the Elderly, and managing a limited number of personal cases with Care and Treatment Plans. The role includes providing Consultant and Responsible Clinician services at Hergest and Cefni Units, and offering opinions under the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act for patients in the catchment area. The post also involves preparing reports and providing consultation services to support long-term healthcare commissioning for patients from the catchment area.

Working for Our Organisation

If you thrive on challenges, are passionate about helping others, or are seeking a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a comprehensive environment. As Wales's largest health organization, it provides a full range of services for around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join our team and benefit from our values and 'Proud to Lead' framework, with a commitment to equality, diversity, and the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme. Regularly check your email for correspondence related to your application. Applications in Welsh are accepted and will be treated equally.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable: Higher degrees in medical education, clinical research, or management; MRCPsych or equivalent; Welsh AC Approval.

Eligibility

Essential: GMC registration and license to practice; inclusion on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing CCT; approved Clinician status or achievable within 3 months; approved S12 or achievable within 3 months.

Desirable: Good standing with GMC regarding warnings or conditions.

Clinical Skills

Essential: Training in core and specialist community psychiatry competencies.

Desirable: Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

Teaching and Training

Essential: Experience delivering postgraduate and multidisciplinary teaching.

Desirable: Experience teaching medical students.

Research/Audit

Essential: Ability to initiate and undertake original work; experience with relevant audits.

Desirable: Research experience in relevant areas.

Motivation and Personal Qualities

Essential: Commitment to providing specialist Older Persons Mental Health services; leadership skills; ability to work under pressure; good communication skills.

Desirable: Ability to develop links with service users and colleagues; Welsh communication skills.

Transport

Essential: Ability to travel between sites promptly and attend hospital within 30 mins for on-call duties.