Specialty Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Specialty Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves working within the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team, providing essential care and assessments for older patients in the community. The position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving mental health services for the elderly. With a supportive environment that encourages professional development, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults. If you are committed to delivering high-quality care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is an excellent fit.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess full GMC registration and relevant postgraduate training.
• Experience in Old Age Psychiatry is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to the over 65 population in South-West Glasgow.
• Conduct outpatient and domiciliary assessments for older patients.

Skills

Old Age Psychiatry

GMC Registration

Post Graduate Training

Collaborative Work

Education

Full GMC Registration

4 Years Post Graduate Training

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Job Title: 1 year fixed term 10 sessions - Specialty doctor in Old Age Psychiatry, Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Department: Old Age Psychiatry South Glasgow City HSCP
Location: Elderpark CMHT, 20 Arklet Road, Glasgow G51 3XR
LTFT / job share applications will be considered.

All applicants must possess full GMC registration, a licence to practice, with at least 4 Years full time Post Graduate Training, two of which must have been in relevant specialties or you will demonstrate and evidence equivalent experience and competencies. For Speciality doctor posts, there is also an expectation that candidates have completed Day 1 and Day 2 of Section 22 Training prior to taking up the post. For those interested, opportunities for CESR is encouraged and is supported by GG&C Board.

Applications are sought for enthusiastic candidates with experience in Old Age Psychiatry for this 1 year Speciality doctor fixed term post which will cover the incumbent’s maternity leave. This is a full-time post (10 sessions – 9 Clinical Sessions and 1 Session Supporting Professional Development). There is no on-call commitment. It is a community post based at Elderpark Resource Centre working in an Older Adult Community Mental Health Team. The successful candidate will be part of a team providing care to the over 65 population of South-West Glasgow, which is approximately 17,000 patients.

The Community Mental Health team is based at Elderpark Resource Centre in South Glasgow. There are two full-time Older Adult Consultant psychiatrists and a multidisciplinary community mental health team. Clinics are held here including nurse led memory clinic assessment. The multidisciplinary team includes a Nurse Team Lead, Community Mental Health nursing staff, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Healthcare Support Workers, and Post-diagnostic Support Workers for dementia. There is a specialist Care Home Liaison nursing team that is part of a wider Glasgow City Care Home Liaison team and links into this post. Nursing staff provide a nurse led memory clinic where comprehensive memory assessment is completed prior to review at the outpatient clinic. There is a physical health clinic which is mainly run by nursing and pharmacy staff.

The successful candidate will be based in the community and work as part of the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team, offering outpatient and domiciliary assessment of older people with mental health problems. The candidate must be able to work in a collaborative way with other professionals and other agencies. The post is full-time but consideration will be given to applicants wishing to work less than full time or on a job share basis.

For more information, please contact: Dr Ashley Fergie, Specialty Doctor – Elderpark CMHT, 0141 2116429, [e-mail]

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