Old age psychiatry consultant

Medacs Healthcare; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Old Age Psychiatry Consultant in Birkenhead. You will be responsible for delivering patient care, formulating treatment plans, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a MBChB and specialized experience in NHS settings. This role offers a competitive pay rate and extensive opportunities for professional development, including access to advanced medical facilities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free CPD courses and career support

24/7 support available

Qualifications

• MBChB or equivalent, inclusion on GMC's Specialist Register.
• Hold CCT or CESR within six months of interview.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Carry out new referral assessments and deliver therapy.
• Formulate care and treatment plans for patients.
• Communicate clinical information to patients and families.

Skills

Quick thinking abilities

Patience

Attention to detail

Empathy and understanding

Pro-active approach to research

Education

MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)

Inclusion on GMC's Specialist Register

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Client Name: Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Role: Old Age Psychiatry Consultant
Rates: £85-£105 per hour
Shifts: Monday to Friday 0900-1700

• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• Competitive pay rates
• A dedicated placement officer
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day
• Long term jobs and short shifts available
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 support - we're here when you need us

Are you a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist looking for the perfect specialist clinical placement? The prestigious Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has announced an exciting opening for a forward-thinking, progressive Old Age Psychiatry Consultant.

This sought-after opportunity promises to provide the right candidate with unrivalled opportunities for holistic and therapeutic practice, academia and research and we expect a high volume of prospective applicants.

As a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist, your skills, knowledge, and experience are critical to the successful provision of psychiatric services for older patients or those with similar needs at The Stein Centre . Here you have extensive opportunities to provide clinical and educational support for junior doctors while also providing specialised and holistic assessment, treatment and continuing care for older patients who suffer from a range of mental health problems.

Working flexible shifts, you will enjoy close working relationships with your fellow consultancy team. Together you will seek to establish a common understanding of the various problems patients are experiencing, taking a lead role in setting strategic management plans and utilising your exceptional therapeutic skills to develop a constructive pathway to recovery.

The Stein Centre takes their contribution to medical development and advancement seriously, emphasising excellence across the domains that matter the most to the wellbeing of older patients. As a result, you will have access to some of the most advanced medical facilities in the country and unparalleled opportunities for specialism, research, and academia throughout your consultancy.

Development and opportunities
As a Psychiatry Consultant, you will be dedicated to imparting complex knowledge and championing skill enhancement throughout the entire hospital. Leading by example, you will encourage uptake for the wide range of development and support packages available, supporting and mentoring your fellow healthcare professionals in their continuous professional development.

In addition to your qualifications, as an Old Age Psychiatric Consultant, you will have:

• Quick thinking abilities
• Patience and the ability to teach, coach and mentor
• Excellent attention to detail
• A systematic approach to tasks and delegation
• A pro-active approach to research and academia
• Empathy and understanding
• A dedication to improving and developing knowledge and skills

Main Duties/Responsibilities
As an Old Age Psychiatric Consultant you will:

• Carry out new referral assessments, deliver therapy, refer to psychology colleagues for relevant interventions, or follow up patients for medication reviews.
• Formulate care and treatment plans, prescribe various types of treatment, and provide guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
• Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain a diagnosis and treatment options using various methods to ensure practical understanding.
• Communicate with patients and the wider multidisciplinary team on shared patient decision making.
• Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• Recognise, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
• Performing basic administrative and clerical tasks, such as keeping records of test results, writing prescriptions, providing information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans.
• Help teach and train other junior doctors, medical students, and other multidisciplinary team members.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications
Essential

• MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) or equivalent.
• Hold CCT or CESR at the time of interview or in an established training programme and within six months of CCT
• Inclusion on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT or CESR (CP) at interview.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.

Patient focus
Increased life expectancy has resulted in a growing demand for dedicated senior psychiatry services, so, if you are dedicated to a consultancy placement that is focused on achieving the very best outcomes for elderly patients, we want to hear from you. Apply today.