The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted to Dunes ward. This will invariably mean managing patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act and therefore the post holder will require a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act law.
This will include completing relevant mental health act documentation and capacity assessments as required.
The post holder will be expected to lead the multidisciplinary team at Dunes ward in an enthusiastic, supportive and approachable manner to foster positive working relationships and morale of ward staff.
The post holder will complete ward rounds throughout the week and provide clear communication and documentation in relation to assessment outcomes and management plans. They will also be expected to provide leadership and training to trainee doctors and medical students placed on Dunes ward. They will take an active part in the clinical work of the team and a lead role in the development of the service.
Regular reviews of inpatients to monitor the response to treatments will be required and the post holder will operate within multi-disciplinary integrated and co-located teams, including Health staff and Social services staff. They will be expected to liaise closely with Social Services to ensure safe and timely discharge planning of inpatients and communicate promptly to primary care services by providing discharge summaries.
At times, patients who are under General Adult teams in the community may be admitted to Dunes ward if this is deemed the most appropriate place for them at the time due to circumstances with bed availability in the Trust. The post holder will be expected to provide inpatient care through assessment and treatment as required whilst such patients await transfer to more suitable inpatient units, if needed.
ESSENTIALFull registration with General Medical Council.
Inclusion on or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within 6 months of CCST/CCT or equivalent in Old Age Psychiatry at the date of interview.
Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGMbChb, MBBS or equivalent.
Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent, 3 years higher professional training in Old Age Psychiatry.
TRANSPORTHolds a valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work-related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCEExcellent clinical knowledge in specialty.
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
Experience in working previously in similar roles at a relevant level.
Training or worked as a DoLs assessor.
Experience in management and service development.
Knowledge and use of IT systems.
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNINGAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
Participated in continuous professional development.
Participated in research or service evaluation.
Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Able to plan and deliver teaching and training relevant to this post.
Reflected on the purpose of CPD undertaken.
Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation.
Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
Detailed job plan can be provided upon first contact; This is a full-time 10PA post. The post holder's job plan would be reviewed within 12 months. The overall split of DCC and SPA would be 7.5 and 2.5 respectively.
7.5 DCC - programmed activities per week for planned direct clinical care, including administration.
2.5 SPA - programmed activities per week for supporting professional activities, including CPD, audit, teaching, educational supervision, research, special interest or management.
Total Professional Activities = 10.0 (7.5 DCC + 2.5 SPA). This timetable is illustrative only and subject to job planning within three months of commencing in the post and thereafter at least annually. There will be a review of the travel involved with the post which is included with the 7.5 Direct Clinical Care Programmed Activities.
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