Specialty Doctor in DOPMH - Inpatient

Join Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a Specialty Doctor in Older Adult and Frailty Psychiatry based on Cove Ward, Longreach House, Redruth. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated inpatient multidisciplinary team providing high-quality assessment, treatment and care for older adults and people with frailty experiencing acute mental health difficulties.

You will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist, nursing colleagues, psychologists, occupational therapists and resident doctors to deliver patient-centred care for a 15-bed specialist inpatient unit. The role includes assessment and management of complex mental and physical health needs, participation in ward rounds, MDT meetings, clinical reviews, tribunals and service development activities.

The post is supported by dedicated medical secretarial assistance, excellent clinical leadership, regular supervision, weekly academic sessions and a strong commitment to continuing professional development. You will have opportunities to teach medical students and other healthcare professionals, participate in research and quality improvement initiatives, and develop leadership and educational interests.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated doctor looking to develop expertise in older adult mental health within a supportive and innovative service while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle benefits that Cornwall has to offer

As a Specialty Doctor on Cove Ward, you will:

• provide high-quality psychiatric care for older adults and people with frailty admitted with acute mental health needs.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake assessments, develop and review treatment plans, manage complex cases, participate in ward rounds and Mental Health Act processes, and contribute to discharge planning.
• You will support teaching, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities, while helping to deliver safe, effective and person-centred inpatient care.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development, leadership and service development are actively encouraged.

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.

• Recognised basic Medical Degree
• Eligible to be appointed to the Specialty Doctor Grade

• Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications MRCPsych
• Section 12 Approval

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post. Eligibility to work in the UK.

• Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely.

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).

• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
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