Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
71826269 Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry of Old Age
71826269 Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry of Old Age
BelfastField-based
PermanentFull-Time
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Description
Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry of Old Age
Base: Bruce House, Duncairn Avenue, BT14 6BP
Reports to: Clinical Director Psychiatry of Old Age
Contract Type: Permanent
This is a new post for a full-time Specialty Doctor post (1.0 wte) in Psychiatry of Old Age. Those wishing to work on a less than full time basis (LTFT) are also eligible to apply. This new post will provide POA community support for the BHSCT North and West Belfast sectors. The post will involve Outpatient Clinics and Home Visits across both sectors and will provide opportunity for co-working with members of the Community Mental Health Team for Older People.
Profile of Service
The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is responsible for ensuring that the population of the Greater Belfast area (approximately 340,000) receives a comprehensive range of mental health services both secondary and tertiary. The Psychiatry of Old Age service focuses on those over 65 years, currently approximately 55,000 people.
There is a strong community based ethos and well developed multi-disciplinary methods of working.
Key Duties / Professional Responsibilities
Supervision Arrangements
The Specialty Doctor will work under the supervision of the Consultant Team within POA services. The Consultants within the service will retain overall clinical responsibility for patients seen by the postholder.
Job Plan
The working week will comprise 10 sessions, each of 4 hours duration, including 2 clinics per week and 4 sessions of Home Visits. There is no out of hours on-call commitment.
Terms and Conditions
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
Employing Authority: Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Applicants with a disability who require support should contact the relevant person in the organisation. Equality and Information Governance obligations apply to all employees.
Base: Bruce House, Duncairn Avenue, BT14 6BP
Reports to: Clinical Director Psychiatry of Old Age
Contract Type: Permanent
This is a new post for a full-time Specialty Doctor post (1.0 wte) in Psychiatry of Old Age. Those wishing to work on a less than full time basis (LTFT) are also eligible to apply. This new post will provide POA community support for the BHSCT North and West Belfast sectors. The post will involve Outpatient Clinics and Home Visits across both sectors and will provide opportunity for co-working with members of the Community Mental Health Team for Older People.
Profile of Service
The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is responsible for ensuring that the population of the Greater Belfast area (approximately 340,000) receives a comprehensive range of mental health services both secondary and tertiary. The Psychiatry of Old Age service focuses on those over 65 years, currently approximately 55,000 people.
There is a strong community based ethos and well developed multi-disciplinary methods of working.
Key Duties / Professional Responsibilities
- Assessment and management of new and review patients across Outpatient Clinics and Home Visits in North and West Belfast
- Clinical support to the Consultants working in North and West Belfast
- Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and medical students
- Audit, education, research and continuing professional development (one SPA session)
- Participation in the Trust Appraisal System, revalidation and Annual Job Planning
- Maintenance of GMC registration and a licence to practise
Supervision Arrangements
The Specialty Doctor will work under the supervision of the Consultant Team within POA services. The Consultants within the service will retain overall clinical responsibility for patients seen by the postholder.
Job Plan
The working week will comprise 10 sessions, each of 4 hours duration, including 2 clinics per week and 4 sessions of Home Visits. There is no out of hours on-call commitment.
Terms and Conditions
- The National Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialty Doctors will apply
- The full-time appointment will be for 10 PAs per week
- Annual leave entitlement is 5 weeks (25 days) per year until 2 years' service, then 6 weeks (30 days) thereafter
- Study leave: 30 days in any 3 years, including pay and expenses
Essential Criteria
- Full Registration with the GMC plus a Licence to Practise
- At least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training, at least 2 of which in psychiatry or as a Fixed Term Specialty Trainee in Psychiatry, including a minimum of 6 months experience in Psychiatry of Old Age, or equivalent experience and competencies
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
- Full current driving licence and access to a car or suitable transport
Desirable Criteria
- Higher diploma (eg DMH)
- MRCPsych
- Experience/training in teaching methods
Employing Authority: Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Applicants with a disability who require support should contact the relevant person in the organisation. Equality and Information Governance obligations apply to all employees.
