NHS
Consultant Psychiatrist - Haringey Home Treatment Team We are really pleased to be offering this exciting full-time (10 PA) Consultant post in the Haringey Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT). This post has become available due to the resignation of the previous post holder. The CRHTT provides urgent crisis assessments and intensive support aiming to avert the need for inpatient admission, when safety possible. At North London NHS Foundation Trust we provide integrated mental health services to the people of North Central London, as well as some services regionally and nationally. We employ almost 6000 staff, which makes us one of the largest employers in our area. We provide our services to children, adults, and older people from over 20 sites. We support people to overcome the hurdles they face with their health and wellbeing. We support them to get back into the community and to live as independently as they can. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to provide clinical leadership for the Crisis and Home Treatment Team. The post-holder will be expected to: Contribute to the assessment of newly referred cases and formulate appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with colleagues in other disciplines. Conclude medical reviews for those on the caseload including monitoring of patient mental, physical, and psychological wellbeing. Manage community emergencies including home visits for those on the caseload. Participate in gatekeeping assessments for complex cases. Comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures. Complete relevant paperwork, including maintaining the electronic record and participating in routine outcome monitoring of clinical work. Supervise and facilitate learning to medical staff and other professionals in all aspects of psychiatric care. Participate in the trust-wide day-time consultant psychiatrist second on-call rota for Section 136 suite (1:32) and the Trust-wide Consultant psychiatrist on-call rota (1:32). Participate in the weekly team meeting and undertake other duties, as negotiated, that contribute to the good functioning of the clinical team. Provide clinical and professional leadership within the post and take part in management activities and governance processes related to the post or the wider service. Person Specification Qualifications Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Clinical skills, knowledge and experience Excellent knowledge in specialty. Excellent clinical skills using biopsycho-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. Wide range of specialist and subspecialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. Academic Skills and lifelong learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Ability to work in and lead team. Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes. Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change. Information Technology Experience & Skills Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet. Experience in data gathering and management. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £105,504 to £139,882 a year Plus £2,162 of London Zone Weighting per annum and RRP £5000
Consultant Psychiatrist - Haringey Home Treatment Team We are really pleased to be offering this exciting full-time (10 PA) Consultant post in the Haringey Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT). This post has become available due to the resignation of the previous post holder. The CRHTT provides urgent crisis assessments and intensive support aiming to avert the need for inpatient admission, when safety possible. At North London NHS Foundation Trust we provide integrated mental health services to the people of North Central London, as well as some services regionally and nationally. We employ almost 6000 staff, which makes us one of the largest employers in our area. We provide our services to children, adults, and older people from over 20 sites. We support people to overcome the hurdles they face with their health and wellbeing. We support them to get back into the community and to live as independently as they can. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to provide clinical leadership for the Crisis and Home Treatment Team. The post-holder will be expected to: Contribute to the assessment of newly referred cases and formulate appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with colleagues in other disciplines. Conclude medical reviews for those on the caseload including monitoring of patient mental, physical, and psychological wellbeing. Manage community emergencies including home visits for those on the caseload. Participate in gatekeeping assessments for complex cases. Comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures. Complete relevant paperwork, including maintaining the electronic record and participating in routine outcome monitoring of clinical work. Supervise and facilitate learning to medical staff and other professionals in all aspects of psychiatric care. Participate in the trust-wide day-time consultant psychiatrist second on-call rota for Section 136 suite (1:32) and the Trust-wide Consultant psychiatrist on-call rota (1:32). Participate in the weekly team meeting and undertake other duties, as negotiated, that contribute to the good functioning of the clinical team. Provide clinical and professional leadership within the post and take part in management activities and governance processes related to the post or the wider service. Person Specification Qualifications Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Clinical skills, knowledge and experience Excellent knowledge in specialty. Excellent clinical skills using biopsycho-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. Wide range of specialist and subspecialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. Academic Skills and lifelong learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Ability to work in and lead team. Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes. Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change. Information Technology Experience & Skills Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet. Experience in data gathering and management. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £105,504 to £139,882 a year Plus £2,162 of London Zone Weighting per annum and RRP £5000
NHS
Liverpool, Lancashire
Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults Inpatients (Irwell Ward) As a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist working for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a leader of the inpatient multi-disciplinary team at Irwell ward, Clock View Hospital, you will provide clinical care to older adults who require specialist inpatient care. You will work closely with a wide range of clinical and professional disciplines in order to deliver holistic care by completing assessments of new admissions to Irwell ward and managing their treatment and ensuring safe discharges back to the community. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for completing assessments and formulating treatment plans for service users admitted to Irwell ward from the community. Irwell ward is a 17-bedded functional older adult complex care ward at Clock View Hospital. As a substantive Old Age Psychiatry Consultant on Irwell ward, you will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team including Social Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, acute hospital medical specialties, and Primary Care. You will be the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted to Irwell ward, managing patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act; 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 Irwell ward in a supportive manner to foster positive working relationships. 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 Irwell ward. They will take an active part in the clinical work of the team and a lead role in the development of the service. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce costs as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Job responsibilities The post holder will cover Irwell ward at Clock View Hospital, which is a 17-bedded acute assessment ward for service users aged 70 and over with a functional mental health problem. Exceptions would be needs-based. Irwell ward's catchment area covers Liverpool and South Sefton. There are two dementia inpatient units in the Trust: Fern ward at Leigh Moss Hospital in Liverpool and Kingsley ward at Hollins Park Hospital in Winwick, Warrington. At Clock View Hospital, there are a total of six inpatient wards: Alt ward, Dee ward, Irwell ward, Morris ward, Newton ward, and Prenton ward. Prenton ward is a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and apart from Irwell ward, the others are for adults of working age. In addition to the inpatient units, there is a Community Mental Health Team, Psychology, and urgent response mental health teams based at Clock View Hospital. Currently, there is a long-standing locum Consultant, Dr. Sumanth Kumar, who is the Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist for Irwell ward. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and management of all service users admitted to Irwell ward as well as supervision of trainee doctors assigned to the ward. There will be a need to work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team caring for the service users on the ward including the ward Manager, Nursing staff, Healthcare Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and the Community Mental Health Teams. Discharge planning for inpatients is completed during ward rounds, and there is close liaison with the relevant Community Mental Health Teams, with the service users' allocated practitioner from the CMHT being invited to attend ward rounds to agree discharge plans and arrangements for smooth transitioning from the ward to the community in terms of care. The Trust has fully electronic patient record (Rio), prescribing (EPMA), and mental health act administration systems (Thalamos) in place. Please see job description for further details. Person Specification Registration Full 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 In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Qualifications & Training MbChb, MBBS or equivalent Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Additional Qualifications Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent Undertaken 'Train the Trainer' and 'Equality and Diversity' Training Transport Holds valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work-related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent clinical knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using a 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 Learning Able 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £105,504 to £139,882 a year plus 10% R&R (non-contractual) & 1% on call.
Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults Inpatients (Irwell Ward) As a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist working for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a leader of the inpatient multi-disciplinary team at Irwell ward, Clock View Hospital, you will provide clinical care to older adults who require specialist inpatient care. You will work closely with a wide range of clinical and professional disciplines in order to deliver holistic care by completing assessments of new admissions to Irwell ward and managing their treatment and ensuring safe discharges back to the community. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for completing assessments and formulating treatment plans for service users admitted to Irwell ward from the community. Irwell ward is a 17-bedded functional older adult complex care ward at Clock View Hospital. As a substantive Old Age Psychiatry Consultant on Irwell ward, you will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team including Social Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, acute hospital medical specialties, and Primary Care. You will be the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted to Irwell ward, managing patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act; 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 Irwell ward in a supportive manner to foster positive working relationships. 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 Irwell ward. They will take an active part in the clinical work of the team and a lead role in the development of the service. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce costs as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Job responsibilities The post holder will cover Irwell ward at Clock View Hospital, which is a 17-bedded acute assessment ward for service users aged 70 and over with a functional mental health problem. Exceptions would be needs-based. Irwell ward's catchment area covers Liverpool and South Sefton. There are two dementia inpatient units in the Trust: Fern ward at Leigh Moss Hospital in Liverpool and Kingsley ward at Hollins Park Hospital in Winwick, Warrington. At Clock View Hospital, there are a total of six inpatient wards: Alt ward, Dee ward, Irwell ward, Morris ward, Newton ward, and Prenton ward. Prenton ward is a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and apart from Irwell ward, the others are for adults of working age. In addition to the inpatient units, there is a Community Mental Health Team, Psychology, and urgent response mental health teams based at Clock View Hospital. Currently, there is a long-standing locum Consultant, Dr. Sumanth Kumar, who is the Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist for Irwell ward. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and management of all service users admitted to Irwell ward as well as supervision of trainee doctors assigned to the ward. There will be a need to work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team caring for the service users on the ward including the ward Manager, Nursing staff, Healthcare Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and the Community Mental Health Teams. Discharge planning for inpatients is completed during ward rounds, and there is close liaison with the relevant Community Mental Health Teams, with the service users' allocated practitioner from the CMHT being invited to attend ward rounds to agree discharge plans and arrangements for smooth transitioning from the ward to the community in terms of care. The Trust has fully electronic patient record (Rio), prescribing (EPMA), and mental health act administration systems (Thalamos) in place. Please see job description for further details. Person Specification Registration Full 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 In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Qualifications & Training MbChb, MBBS or equivalent Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Additional Qualifications Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent Undertaken 'Train the Trainer' and 'Equality and Diversity' Training Transport Holds valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work-related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent clinical knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using a 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 Learning Able 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £105,504 to £139,882 a year plus 10% R&R (non-contractual) & 1% on call.
NHS
Liverpool, Lancashire
Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults Inpatients (Irwell Ward) As a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist working for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a leader of the inpatient multi-disciplinary team at Irwell ward, Clock View Hospital, you will provide clinical care to older adults who require specialist inpatient care. You will work closely with a wide range of clinical and professional disciplines to deliver holistic care by completing assessments of new admissions to Irwell ward and managing their treatment, ensuring safe discharges back to the community. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for completing assessments and formulating treatment plans for service users admitted to Irwell ward from the community. Irwell ward is a 17-bedded functional older adult complex care ward at Clock View Hospital. As a substantive Old Age Psychiatry Consultant on Irwell ward, you will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including Social Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, acute hospital medical specialties, and Primary Care. You will be the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted to Irwell ward, managing patients detained under the Mental Health Act, requiring a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act law, including completing relevant documentation and capacity assessments as required. The post holder will be expected to lead the multidisciplinary team at Irwell ward in a supportive manner to foster positive working relationships. The post holder will complete ward rounds throughout the week and provide clear communication and documentation regarding assessment outcomes and management plans. They will also be expected to provide leadership and training to trainee doctors and medical students placed on Irwell ward and take an active part in the clinical work of the team and a lead role in the development of the service. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health, as well as specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce costs as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Job responsibilities The post holder will cover Irwell ward at Clock View Hospital, which is a 17-bedded acute assessment ward for service users aged 70 and over with a functional mental health problem. Exceptions would be needs-based. Irwell wards catchment area covers Liverpool and South Sefton. There are two dementia inpatient units in the Trust: Fern ward at Leigh Moss Hospital in Liverpool and Kingsley ward at Hollins Park Hospital in Winwick, Warrington. At Clock View Hospital, there are a total of six inpatient wards: Alt ward, Dee ward, Irwell ward, Morris ward, Newton ward, and Prenton ward. Prenton ward is a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and apart from Irwell ward, the others are for adults of working age. In addition to the inpatient units, there is a Community Mental Health Team, Psychology, and urgent response mental health teams based at Clock View Hospital. Currently, there is a long-standing locum Consultant, Dr. Sumanth Kumar, who is the Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist for Irwell ward. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and management of all service users admitted to Irwell ward, as well as supervision of trainee doctors assigned to the ward. There will be a need to work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team caring for the service users on the ward, including the ward Manager, Nursing staff, Healthcare Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and the Community Mental Health Teams. Discharge planning for inpatients is completed during ward rounds, and there is close liaison with the relevant Community Mental Health Teams, with the service users' allocated practitioner from the CMHT being invited to attend ward rounds to agree discharge plans and arrangements for smooth transitioning from the ward to the community in terms of care. The Trust has fully electronic patient record (Rio), prescribing (EPMA), and mental health act administration systems (Thalamos) in place. Please see job description for further details. Person Specification Registration Full 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 date of interview Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice Qualifications & Training MbChb, MBBS or equivalent Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management Additional Qualifications Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent Undertaken 'Train the Trainer' and 'Equality and Diversity' Training Transport Holds a valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work-related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent clinical knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using a 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 Learning Able 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £105,504 to £139,882 a year plus 10% R&R (non-contractual) & 1% on call
Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults Inpatients (Irwell Ward) As a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist working for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a leader of the inpatient multi-disciplinary team at Irwell ward, Clock View Hospital, you will provide clinical care to older adults who require specialist inpatient care. You will work closely with a wide range of clinical and professional disciplines to deliver holistic care by completing assessments of new admissions to Irwell ward and managing their treatment, ensuring safe discharges back to the community. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for completing assessments and formulating treatment plans for service users admitted to Irwell ward from the community. Irwell ward is a 17-bedded functional older adult complex care ward at Clock View Hospital. As a substantive Old Age Psychiatry Consultant on Irwell ward, you will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including Social Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, acute hospital medical specialties, and Primary Care. You will be the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted to Irwell ward, managing patients detained under the Mental Health Act, requiring a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act law, including completing relevant documentation and capacity assessments as required. The post holder will be expected to lead the multidisciplinary team at Irwell ward in a supportive manner to foster positive working relationships. The post holder will complete ward rounds throughout the week and provide clear communication and documentation regarding assessment outcomes and management plans. They will also be expected to provide leadership and training to trainee doctors and medical students placed on Irwell ward and take an active part in the clinical work of the team and a lead role in the development of the service. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health, as well as specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce costs as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Job responsibilities The post holder will cover Irwell ward at Clock View Hospital, which is a 17-bedded acute assessment ward for service users aged 70 and over with a functional mental health problem. Exceptions would be needs-based. Irwell wards catchment area covers Liverpool and South Sefton. There are two dementia inpatient units in the Trust: Fern ward at Leigh Moss Hospital in Liverpool and Kingsley ward at Hollins Park Hospital in Winwick, Warrington. At Clock View Hospital, there are a total of six inpatient wards: Alt ward, Dee ward, Irwell ward, Morris ward, Newton ward, and Prenton ward. Prenton ward is a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and apart from Irwell ward, the others are for adults of working age. In addition to the inpatient units, there is a Community Mental Health Team, Psychology, and urgent response mental health teams based at Clock View Hospital. Currently, there is a long-standing locum Consultant, Dr. Sumanth Kumar, who is the Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist for Irwell ward. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and management of all service users admitted to Irwell ward, as well as supervision of trainee doctors assigned to the ward. There will be a need to work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team caring for the service users on the ward, including the ward Manager, Nursing staff, Healthcare Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and the Community Mental Health Teams. Discharge planning for inpatients is completed during ward rounds, and there is close liaison with the relevant Community Mental Health Teams, with the service users' allocated practitioner from the CMHT being invited to attend ward rounds to agree discharge plans and arrangements for smooth transitioning from the ward to the community in terms of care. The Trust has fully electronic patient record (Rio), prescribing (EPMA), and mental health act administration systems (Thalamos) in place. Please see job description for further details. Person Specification Registration Full 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 date of interview Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice Qualifications & Training MbChb, MBBS or equivalent Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management Additional Qualifications Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent Undertaken 'Train the Trainer' and 'Equality and Diversity' Training Transport Holds a valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work-related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent clinical knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using a 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 Learning Able 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £105,504 to £139,882 a year plus 10% R&R (non-contractual) & 1% on call