Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry (North Denbighshire)

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry to provide specialized psychiatric care for older individuals in North Denbighshire. The role involves assessment, treatment, and management of cognitive impairments and functional illnesses, alongside legislative responsibilities. This position offers an opportunity to work within a supportive health board committed to equality and diversity, serving a population of around 700,000 residents.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing CCT.
• Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment, and management for individuals with cognitive impairment.
• Work within legislative frameworks and provide medical leadership.
• Deliver services as a Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act.

Skills

Community Psychiatry

Psychiatric Assessment

Cognitive Impairment Management

Teaching and Training

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry (North Denbighshire)

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Job Overview

The post holder will be responsible for Older Persons Services, covering GP surgeries in the North Denbighshire 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 managing organic referrals for the catchment area. Graduates may be considered by agreement with adult consultant psychiatrists if they meet criteria for complex needs at age 65. The post requires compliance with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010. Depending on availability, a junior doctor may also be attached to the post. The post may also involve responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (1983) as a section 12/2 approved doctor.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment, and management for individuals with cognitive impairment (including Young Onset Dementias) and those over 70 with functional illnesses. They will work within legislative frameworks, providing medical leadership to the CMHTE, and consulting with Primary Mental Health Services for the Elderly. Responsibilities include caring for a limited number of personal cases, providing Care and Treatment Plans, and delivering services as a Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. The role also involves supporting the Health Board in long-term healthcare commissioning.

Working for our organisation

If you are looking for a challenging role, passionate about helping others, or seeking a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a comprehensive range of services for around 700,000 residents. We promote equality and diversity and are a 'Disability Confident Employer'. Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

A full Job Description and Personal Specification are available in the supporting documents or via the ‘Apply Now’ link in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Essential: MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable:

• Higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management.
• MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Welsh AC Approval.

Eligibility

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing CCT.
• Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months.
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months.

Clinical Skills

• Training in core and specialist competencies for community psychiatry.

Teaching and Training

• Experience delivering postgraduate and multidisciplinary teaching. Experience with medical students is desirable.