Specialty Doctor in Older Adult Mental Health
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | High Wycombe |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75723827 |
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Our older adult mental health services in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire are delivered from two main community bases in Aylesbury and High Wycombe and a single main hospital site in Aylesbury. Our inpatient facilities are based at The Whiteleaf Centre, our new purpose-built hospital in Aylesbury. This post is an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a skilled and dynamic SAS grade doctor in Old Age Psychiatry to work in and provide clinical leadership to the Community Mental Health Team in South Bucks, based at Saffron House, High Wycombe.
We are looking for candidates who have worked in Old Age Psychiatry and who can demonstrate their ability to adapt to the changing circumstances of modern mental healthcare provision. We welcome applications from highly motivated colleagues to work collaboratively with our team managers, and to provide leadership and clinical expertise to our highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary teams.
There are extensive opportunities for teaching and training of medical students, postgraduate doctors, members of the multidisciplinary team and other service providers.
Applicants for the above vacancies must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
There are extensive opportunities for teaching and training of medical students, postgraduate doctors, members of the multidisciplinary team and other service providers.
Applicants for the above vacancies must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Please note that this post is subject to receiving references which are deemed satisfactory by the Trust and must cover 3-5 years of employment or studying history. It would be helpful if you could advise referees in advance that they will be approached promptly, and a punctual response would be much appreciated.
Please be aware that some posts may require prospective employees to undertake Management of Violence and Aggression Training, Breakaway Training and other training directly related to the job. When applying for a post please ensure that you are willing and able to complete this form of training.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust operates a non-smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted on any Trust premises or whilst on duty.
Oxford Health is committed to be an equal opportunities employer and in order to reflect the diversity of its population, positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability or sexual orientation. We are fully committed to equality and diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community including users of mental health services.
Informal enquiries and arrangements to visit the Trust are welcomed by Dr Chris Ramsay, Associate Medical Director, Bucks (Older Adults Mental Health) (Tel: 01865 901048) and Dr Tina Malhotra, Clinical Director, Buckinghamshire Directorate (Tel: 01865 904594).
Main duties of the jobAs per job description
Working for our organisationOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
As per job description
Person specification General medical qualification Essential criteria- General medical qualification
- Some or all parts of MRCPsych or equivalent
- Shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Attendance at MRCPsych course or equivalent
- Section 12 (2) approval: Mental Health Act, 1983
- Held hospital appointments in psychiatry at SHO/CT or equivalent.
- Experience at ST or SD level or equivalent
- a) Clinical Responsibility - To exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant in charge.
- b) Leadership skills - Ability to work through a collaborative multi-disciplinary framework.
- c) Organisation skills - Ability to contribute to effective team working. Capacity to prioritise workload.
- d) Communication skills - Must have good skills in communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and staff of other organisations. Good spoken and written English.
- e) Professional approach - Work collaboratively and effectively with a range of professionals.
- f) Personal skills - Must have interest in and commitment to people with mental health problems, and their carers.
- g) Teaching experience - Interest in teaching
- Experience of teaching medical undergraduates.
- a) GMC registration - Full
- b) Transport - Mobility as required for the post For occasional external meetings. The wards are on one base.
- c) Professional attributes - Meet specifications set out in GMC Guidance: Duties of doctor
- d)IT - Good IT skills including typing
- Driving licence and own transport
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Recruiter Contact DetailsName: Dr Chris Ramsay
Title: Associate Medical Director, Bucks (Older Adults Mental Health)
Telephone: 01865 901048