Job summary
The post holder will provide medical input and leadership for an experienced multi-disciplinary mental health team providing services for patients primarily organic illness though there will be opportunities for work with functional patients if desired by the successful. There are many emerging opportunities to help shape and develop services according to the evolving needs of the local population.
You are invited to form links with the wider Cambridge based consultant old age psychiatry group and will be encouraged to take part in research, education and continuing professional development activities.
Inpatient care and medical input into the Older People's Crisis Team are provided by consultant colleagues within the acute care system and the post holder will work closely with them and with the colleagues within the liaison service to ensure care is well co-ordinated.
The successful applicant will not therefore be expected to manage emergency presentations (referrals requiring a 5 day or 24-hour response) as these are dealt with by the crisis team which has dedicated consultant input. There is no inpatient element to this job.
For appropriately qualified and motivated applicants the job plan can be modified to include protected and paid time for research, management, educational or international development activity.
Main duties of the job
To support the multidisciplinary team in providing excellent psychiatric care
To provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans. Much of the work is providing assessments for new patients in a clinic setting, many of whom are people referred for assessment of possible dementia. Patients are then discharged back to G.P. care or are taken into the multi-disciplinary team where they are care co-ordinated by a team member and reviewed by the consultant as required.
To attend and occasionally lead weekly MDT meetings and ensure prompt reviews of unwell patients
To work closely with the CRHTT OP, community teams and liaison services as patients move between these teams
To deliver evidence-based treatments
To maintain accurate and up to date clinical records
Where necessary, to partake in providing cross cover for consultant colleagues for annual & study leave to maintain continuous service.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work alongside community-based consultant colleagues to provide medical leadership for an experienced multi-disciplinary mental health team delivering assessment and treatment for patients with primarily memory patients sometimes a mixture of functional and organic illness. The OPMH service adopted a strategy of integrated care delivery.
Inpatient care and medical input into the Older Peoples Crisis Team is provided by consultant colleagues within the acute care system and the post holder will work closely with them and with the colleagues within the liaison service to ensure care is well co-ordinated.
The team meets for a weekly MDT meeting every Thursday, which is for case discussions, diagnosis, medication and clinical supervision for the nursing staff. It is expected that the Specialty Doctor will attend these meetings to support clinical decision-making and provide medical input to support the team.
In addition, throughout the week, the Specialty Doctor will be available to respond to clinical queries arising from Peterborough MAS patients and those on the waiting list, providing timely advice and support to the nursing staff as required. The role also includes attending triage sessions once a week, for one hour (in the morning 9am-10am) to support clinical prioritisation and new referral case reviews.
Its expected the doctor completes mixtures new assessments and follow up including home visits. This may be 3 new assessments or 2 new assessments and 2 follow ups.
The job plan is flexible to take account of clinical and professional interests, including time within the job plan for suitably qualified and motivated individuals to develop interests such as teaching, research, QI and pursuing CESR or other relevant training to enhance their future career prospects.
This year we responded swiftly to the need for remote working and now deliver the bulk of clinical assessments and all MDT team meetings via approved secure video platforms. This limits the need for travel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work alongside community-based consultant colleagues to provide medical leadership for an experienced multi-disciplinary mental health team delivering assessment and treatment for patients with primarily memory patients sometimes a mixture of functional and organic illness. The OPMH service adopted a strategy of integrated care delivery.
Inpatient care and medical input into the Older Peoples Crisis Team is provided by consultant colleagues within the acute care system and the post holder will work closely with them and with the colleagues within the liaison service to ensure care is well co-ordinated.
The team meets for a weekly MDT meeting every Thursday, which is for case discussions, diagnosis, medication and clinical supervision for the nursing staff. It is expected that the Specialty Doctor will attend these meetings to support clinical decision-making and provide medical input to support the team.
In addition, throughout the week, the Specialty Doctor will be available to respond to clinical queries arising from Peterborough MAS patients and those on the waiting list, providing timely advice and support to the nursing staff as required. The role also includes attending triage sessions once a week, for one hour (in the morning 9am-10am) to support clinical prioritisation and new referral case reviews.
Its expected the doctor completes mixtures new assessments and follow up including home visits. This may be 3 new assessments or 2 new assessments and 2 follow ups.
The job plan is flexible to take account of clinical and professional interests, including time within the job plan for suitably qualified and motivated individuals to develop interests such as teaching, research, QI and pursuing CESR or other relevant training to enhance their future career prospects.
This year we responded swiftly to the need for remote working and now deliver the bulk of clinical assessments and all MDT team meetings via approved secure video platforms. This limits the need for travel.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- up to date GMC Registration
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- Candidates are encouraged to work towards applying for CESR
- the post holder must have a valid UK driving licence and be willing and able to drive
- section 12 approval or eligibility to attain this
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- postgraduate qualification in medical education
- diploma in geriatric medicine
Experience
Essential
- Completed minimum of 4 years fulltime postgraduate training (or equivalent) of which 2 will be in a specialty training programme in old age psychiatry or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or Shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable
- experience of research
- experience of service development
characteristics
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Nurses and other agencies
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the context of the service within the wider context of developments in the NHS.
- Candidates encouraged to participate in teaching and be able to guide their own continuing education and training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- up to date GMC Registration
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- Candidates are encouraged to work towards applying for CESR
- the post holder must have a valid UK driving licence and be willing and able to drive
- section 12 approval or eligibility to attain this
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- postgraduate qualification in medical education
- diploma in geriatric medicine
Experience
Essential
- Completed minimum of 4 years fulltime postgraduate training (or equivalent) of which 2 will be in a specialty training programme in old age psychiatry or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or Shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable
- experience of research
- experience of service development
characteristics
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Nurses and other agencies
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the context of the service within the wider context of developments in the NHS.
- Candidates encouraged to participate in teaching and be able to guide their own continuing education and training.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dementia Resource Centre
441 Lincoln Road, Millfield
Peterborough
PE1 2PE
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
