Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adults-Skegness CMHT + MHLS Boston

NHS; Boston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS mental health provider is seeking a Consultant for the Community Mental Health team in Boston. The role focuses on providing psychiatric care for patients over 65, particularly those with dementia. The ideal candidate should have a medical qualification and experience with older adult mental health services. A generous relocation package and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

£2,000 PA study budget

Free on-site car parking

Lease car scheme

Qualifications

• Must possess MBBS or equivalent and full GMC registration.
• Experience in working with older adults with mental health issues.
• Ability to handle complex psychiatric cases including dementia.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and psychiatric input to the CMHT.
• Conduct mental health assessments and capacity assessments.
• Support Mental Health Liaison Services as required.

Skills

Leadership

Mental health assessment

Dementia care

Psychiatry

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC registration

Included on the GMC Specialist register

Job description

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 Consultant to join the Community Mental Health team, as part of our Older People and Frailty division.

We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of Older People and Frailty psychiatry and who is able to support a wide range of mental health services for those over the age of 65 with dementia and functional psychiatric disorders including patients with early onset dementia. The post holder will be responsible for patients within Skegness and Boston and will work as an integral member of the older people team.

This is a full-time post, 10 programmed activities per week split equally between MHLS based at the Boston Pilgrim Hospital and the Skegness CMHT for Older Adults. The post holder will work alongside other professionals within both Teams including the Service Manager, the Clinical Lead, consultant psychiatrists, Mental Health Practitioners, specialty doctors, resident doctors, Memory Assessment Practitioners, administrative staff, and Waiting Well Practitioners.

The post holder is expected to have a cross-cover arrangement with other consultants within both teams.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide medical leadership and consultant psychiatric input to the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) covering Skegness localities for Older Adults (over 65s) including those with early onset dementia. The post holder will also provide sessional input and support to the Mental Health Liaison Service based at the Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.

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 or DOLs assessments when required.

To be available to act as a Section 12(2) and DOLs approved doctor for the purposes of the Mental Health and Capacity (DOLs) Assessments.

About us

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the principal provider of NHS mental health services, as well as providing some learning disability, autism, and social care services across the county. We were one of the first foundation trusts to be established in the country. The Trust has an annual income of approximately £120m with around 2,800 staff spread across the 40+ locations. The Trust cares for around 53,000 patients a year and has around 200 inpatient beds across the Trust.

The Trust has an active and successful research department. We deliver an impressive portfolio of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) clinical trials across the county, covering all areas of clinical care.

What we offer

• A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure
• 10 PA WTE Job Share will be considered
• £2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years
• Additional recruitment and retention PA (pro rata for part time)
• The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team of passionate staff.
• 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 access to electric car charging points

Person Specification

Essential qualifications include MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, Full GMC registration, and Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing.

Desirable qualifications include Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management and Additional clinical qualifications.