Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults Inpatients Flexible

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Sefton; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Hartley Hospital seeks a forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist to lead the Dunes Ward inpatient team for older adults with complex mental health needs.

You will provide clinical leadership, oversee assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management, and collaborate with nursing, psychology, OT, pharmacy and social care to develop personalised treatment plans and timely discharges back into the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management of patients on Dunes Ward.
• Act as Responsible Clinician where appropriate.
• Develop personalised treatment plans and support timely discharges back into the community.
• Provide supervision, teaching and development opportunities for medical students and postgraduate doctors in training.
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Hartley Hospital seeks a forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist to lead the Dunes Ward inpatient team for older adults with complex mental health needs.

You will provide clinical leadership, oversee assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management, and collaborate with nursing, psychology, OT, pharmacy and social care to develop personalised treatment plans and timely discharges back into the community.