Job summary
The post would suit an individual aiming to pursue a career in Old Age Psychiatry who wishes to develop an interest in teaching. The successful candidate will be involved in co- ordinating and providing the undergraduate clinical teaching programme (5 sessions per week perannual average) and will undertake 5 sessions of clinical duties and professional development.
The main clinical duties include the support of inpatients and there will also be the opportunity to carry out some outpatient work and home visits
The successful candidate will work predominently into the inpatient mental health wards at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, providing high-quality assessment and management of older adults aged 65 and over with organic and functional mental health diagnosis. You will be part of a well-established multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive assessment and supporting safe, timely discharge.
Main duties of the job
- Clerking, assessing and managing older patients
- Developing individualised care plans
- Conducting advanced care planning, DNAR and end-of-life discussions with patients and families
- Participating in daily MDT meetings
- Liaising closely with nursing teams , community teams, GPs and care homes to facilitate safe discharge
- Making referrals to other services as required
- Contributing to audit, quality improvement and service development
- Participating in teaching for junior doctors, medical students, nurses and AHPs
- Engaging in departmental educational activities and postgraduate training
- Supporting Trust-wide clinical governance, M\&M and Safecare processes
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post would suit an individual aiming to pursue a career in Old Age Psychiatry who wishes to develop an interest in teaching. The successful candidate will be involved in co- ordinating and providing the undergraduate clinical teaching programme (5 sessions per week perannual average) and will undertake 5 sessions of clinical duties and professional development.
The main clinical duties include the support of inpatients and there will also be the opportunity to carry out some outpatient work and home visits.
There are no on-call commitments to the post
This post will be supervised by Dr Simon Davidson, Consultant Psychiatrist.
Ideally the successful candidate will have completed Foundation Training (or the equivalent) as well as Core Psychiatry training. Specialty doctors are also encouraged to apply.
This post is ideal for individuals with are studying towards their CASC exam, or someone who have already achieved this qualification.The post includes the opportunity to undertake a formal qualification in Medical Education (Certificate or Diploma) during their employment within the Trust with an assigned provider.
Any formal qualification will be undertaken during the year of employment within the Trust and is subject to a financial cap (international applicants may not be eligible for this fundingand if wishing to pursue a qualification, this may need to be funded personally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post would suit an individual aiming to pursue a career in Old Age Psychiatry who wishes to develop an interest in teaching. The successful candidate will be involved in co- ordinating and providing the undergraduate clinical teaching programme (5 sessions per week perannual average) and will undertake 5 sessions of clinical duties and professional development.
The main clinical duties include the support of inpatients and there will also be the opportunity to carry out some outpatient work and home visits.
There are no on-call commitments to the post
This post will be supervised by Dr Simon Davidson, Consultant Psychiatrist.
Ideally the successful candidate will have completed Foundation Training (or the equivalent) as well as Core Psychiatry training. Specialty doctors are also encouraged to apply.
This post is ideal for individuals with are studying towards their CASC exam, or someone who have already achieved this qualification.The post includes the opportunity to undertake a formal qualification in Medical Education (Certificate or Diploma) during their employment within the Trust with an assigned provider.
Any formal qualification will be undertaken during the year of employment within the Trust and is subject to a financial cap (international applicants may not be eligible for this fundingand if wishing to pursue a qualification, this may need to be funded personally.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NHS Experience
- Clinical Experience in psychiatry relevant to role
- Previous participation in Audit
Desirable
- Experience in delivering education activities
- Prior publications
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practice
- Completed foundation training
- MBBS or equivelant
Desirable
- Experience of working in psychiatry at foundation or core level
- Prev experience in training / education
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NHS Experience
- Clinical Experience in psychiatry relevant to role
- Previous participation in Audit
Desirable
- Experience in delivering education activities
- Prior publications
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practice
- Completed foundation training
- MBBS or equivelant
Desirable
- Experience of working in psychiatry at foundation or core level
- Prev experience in training / education
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
