Consultant Adult Psychiatrist - Crisis Service
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Little Eversden, Cambridgeshire
Consultant Adult Psychiatrist - Crisis Service
£113565-£150569
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Little Eversden, Cambridgeshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 10 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Little Eversden, Cambridgeshire
Full Job Description
- Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
- Structured support for new consultants and opportunities for experienced consultants to lead and innovate
- The chance to make a real impact in a region where your expertise truly matters Join us in shaping the future of mental health care in Cornwall - and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.Main duties of the job Review of the Home Treatment Team case load in the multi- disciplinary team setting to ensure efficient and excellent care is delivered by the service, reducing the average patient time on the caseload, preventing hospital admissions and helping to form effective and lasting care plans enabling patients in crisis to be returned to their community teams safely. Weekly screening of inpatient wards and assessment of patient suitability for early discharge under the Home Treatment Team, reducing average length of inpatient admission, creating bed space and reducing out-of-county admissions and place of safety re-purposing. Bi-weekly medical reviews of patients under the care of the Home Treatment Team, helping to update care plans, formulate and consolidate diagnosis and treatment. Due to the nature of our local geography with long distances between homes, there will be a mixture of home visits and some scheduled clinics where patients in crisis are invited to attend outpatients clinic for review. In their supporting professional activities time, the consultant may choose to help develop the county crisis service, and other aspects of emergency mental health care in Cornwall, To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.,
- Full GMC Registration and licence
- Eligibility for Section 12 and AC Approval
- Inclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the Specialist Register or Specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCT Desirable
- Section 12/AC Approval
- Trainer Training to enable clinical and/or supervision of trainees
CCT or equivalent in GA Psychiatry, Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent) Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Previous experience of taking a leadership role in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
- Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet
- Knowledge of risk management.
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Direct job link
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