Consultant in old Age Psychiatry - West Cornwall

To act as a consultant resource to the Coombe (Penzance and Isles of Scilly) complex care and dementia psychiatry service, including individual casework with selected patients referred from the multidisciplinary teams and by consultant colleagues, together with providing broader advice to colleagues in psychiatry and other disciplines.

Manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff during the course of their duties as agreed between medical colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competencies under the competency-based medical education framework.

Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.Participate in service and business planning activity for the service and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service as well as annual appraisal for consultants.Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act section 12 (2) approval and abide by professional codes of conduct.Work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with medical colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

To view a detailed approved job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Please note Job description is subject to Royal College Approval process

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.

Qualifications and Training

Experience

Essential: - Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD; - Experience working in an Inpatient setting

Skills

Desirable: - Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.