Older Adult Consultant Psychiatrist
| Posting date: | 23 January 2024 |
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| Salary: | £93,666.00 to £126,281.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £93666.00 - £126281.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Chesterfield, S40 3HW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9383-24-0052 |
Summary
RC/ AC for a bespoke 12 bedded inpatient ward for functional Older adults RC/ AC for an In- reach and Home Treatment team for functional Older adults Please Review Trac for full approved college job description While primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service, as Consultant Psychiatrist you will also be expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, and to work with the team manager and service managers in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation. You will provide holistic care with an emphasis on medical assessment and diagnosis, pharmacological treatment and medicines management, support and consultation in the management of complex patients in collaboration with the Inpatient and Crisis Teams as part of the multi-disciplinary care of patients. You will be focused on the most complex cases and will also be available to provide consultation and advice to other team members. The older adult service line is well established within the Trust and there is a clear pathway for patients. The In-Reach Home Treatment Team adheres to national benchmarks for fidelity of care in Crisis services. This includes diagnosing well and supporting people to maintain well in their community. The In-Reach Home Treatment Team acts as the gate-keepers for Functional mental health beds and most admissions are facilitated through this team. Bed occupancy and length of stay have all been positively affected by the development of this team. The team also works proactively to support early discharge.