UK jobs. Bigger possibilities.

Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist (MAMS)

Remote, Gosforth·Part-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

55 open roles

Apply

Our summary

Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 a year
About £6,140 - £7,630 a month after tax.
Work mode: Remote (Gosforth)
Contract: Part-time
Experience: Senior level
Closing date: Apply by Monday 9 November

Skills

The role

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a 9PA Consultant to join the Newcastle Memory Assessment and Management Service (MAMS).

MAMS provides assessment and initial diagnosis to patients of all ages where there is a suspected dementia.

The post holder will be expected to see new patients and to conduct diagnostic appointments. Most appointments will be conducted in the out-patient setting, but home visits are also offered for patients based on their clinical need, and the post holder should be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post.

The post holder will support allocations and multi-disciplinary team meetings. They will be expected to provide clinical leadership to the team, to take an active role in clinical/education supervision of medical students and residents, and to build clinical-research activity.

Main duties of the job

To participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to MAMS. On completion of assessments, communicate treatment plans to patient/family, within the team and to external service providers as appropriate.
To assess and manage patients in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team colleagues.
To provide clinical leadership through regular MDT meetings
To provide medical leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within MAMS ensuring that care and treatment are safe, effective, efficient and within national guidelines.
To train and supervise trainee medical staff, including medical students and other allied professionals.
To contribute to the ongoing training and development programmes within the CTT and primary care.
To lead and advise on research and audit projects in the team, where appropriate, in conjunction with other team members in line with the clinical governance agenda.
To act as Lead Professional for an appropriate caseload of patients outside care coordination arrangements, where the ongoing input required is solely medical.
To provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for provision of) up to date evidence based interventions.
To work with others to ensure that patients receive an appropriate level of physical health monitoring and care.
To communicate and liaise with relatives, carers, GPs and other disciplines and agencies as appropriate

About us

Why us?

Up to £8k relocation package
30 days study leave (every 3 years)
Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
Remote working available as suits service needs
Dedicated and protected SPA time
Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
Teaching and research opportunities available
Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
Employee Excellence awards
Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk

As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is for 9PAs to provide senior medical input into the Memory Assessment and Management Service (MAMS), covering Newcastle / North Tyneside localities. It has been developed due to an existing consultant leaving.

MAMS provides assessment and initial diagnosis to patients of all ages where there is a suspected dementia. The post holder will be expected to see more complex new patients, conduct diagnostic appointments, and provide clinical leadership to the MDT (including allocations meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, and clinical supervision). Most appointments will be conducted in the out-patient setting, but home visits are also offered for patients based on their clinical need, and the post holder should be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post.

The post-holder should be flexible and open to changes that enhance patient care through service development. They will be expected to play a central role in supporting ad building research and educational activities in MAMS, and there will be a flexible approach to job planning to support this.

The post-holder will join the Old Age Psychiatry out-of-hours Consultant rota covering North Tyneside, Newcastle and Tynedale (3rd oncall).

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

MBBS (or equivalent)
Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
Approved Clinician Status

Desirable

MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
Has undergone training in educational supervision
Has undergone training in appraisal

Knowledge

Essential

Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry, especially dementia and old age psychiatry
Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation

Desirable

An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies

Experience

Essential

Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
Experience of Clinical Audit

Desirable

Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
Experience in service management or development

Skills

Essential

High level of clinical skills in Old Age Psychaitry
Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
Excellent communication skills
Excellent teaching skills
Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner

Desirable

Established record of clinical leadership
Established ability as a clinical teacher
Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy

Personal Characteristics

Essential

Able to sustain self and support others
Trustworthiness
Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Maturity, openness and flexibility

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).